HEALTHY BEAN SOUP

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Also called Heart Saving Soup. It has asparagus in it. Use white navy beans or kidney beans. Beans need to be soaked ahead of time.

Provided by Cookie in Ontario

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h45m

Yield 7-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups white beans or 2 cups kidney beans
8 cups water
2 onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 bunch asparagus, chopped
10 ounces tomato paste (2 little cans)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Place the beans in a large saucepan, cover with water and leave to soak overnight. I let them soak 5 hours.
  • Discard the soaking water, rinse the beans and place them in a large soup pot.
  • Place the 8 cups water in the pot, bring the beans to a boil, put the lid on and reduce the heat to simmer.
  • In a large sauce pan saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil for 3 minutes.
  • Add the carrots, celery and asparagus.
  • Saute until the mixture has cooked slightly, aprox 8 minutes.
  • Add the vegetable mixture to the beans, then add all remaining ingreds except the fresh parsley.
  • Simmer on low heat until the beans are soft, about 1 or 2 hours.
  • Stir in the fresh parsley, cook another 2 minutes.

Emmanuel nzubechukwu Obioma
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This soup is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the smoky flavor, and they don't even realize that they're eating beans.


Albert Beardy
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and filling. I always feel better after eating it.


Tyler Wilson
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I'm not a big fan of beans, but this soup changed my mind. It's so creamy and delicious, I can't even tell that there are beans in it.


Ashmitha R.M
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This soup is a great way to save money. It's made with inexpensive ingredients, but it tastes like a million bucks.


GARY HOLTHAM
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I can cook it on the weekend and then reheat it throughout the week for easy lunches or dinners.


Weng Danbima
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I love that this soup is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my own taste.


Fozia Fozi
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Nkosikona Ntozini
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I can't get enough of it!


Monika Kizur
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This soup is so hearty and filling. It's perfect for a hearty winter meal.


Success Solomon
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I love the smoky flavor of this soup. It's so unique and delicious.


Brittany Spady
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover beans. I always have a can or two of beans in my pantry, so it's easy to whip up a batch of this soup when I need a quick and easy meal.


Ndale Salim
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I'm always looking for healthy and delicious soup recipes, and this one fits the bill perfectly. It's packed with nutrients, and it tastes amazing.


Md Kaled
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This is my go-to soup recipe when I'm feeling under the weather. It's always just what I need to feel better.


Emerald lance
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I love that this soup is so easy to make. I can throw it together in no time, and it always turns out delicious.


Ephrem Z. Bereka
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it really hits the spot.


dale clark
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I'm not a huge fan of bean soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I'll definitely be making it again.


Najeebulah khan
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. I love that it's so hearty and flavorful, yet still healthy.