Not So Meaty Bean Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

NOT SO MEATY BEAN SOUP

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian Main dish
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Mix-and-Match Bean Mix
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1/2 ts Salt, seasoned
1/4 ts Kitchen Bouquet, if desired

In a 3-quart saucepan combine beans from bean mix and
7 cups water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover;
simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand,
covered, 1 hour. (Or, soak overnight in a covered
pan.) Drain and rinse beans.

To beans, add 6 cups fresh water and seasonings from
bean mix. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer
for 1 1/2 hours. Add 1/2 tsp seasoned salt. Stir in
1/4 tsp Kitchen Bouquet if desired. Return to boiling;
reduce heat. Cover; simmer for 30 minutes more or
until beans are tender. Remove from heat.

Place about 2 cups bean mixture in a blender
coontainer. Cover; blend until smooth. Return blended
mixture to saucepan; heat through. Makes 6 to 8
servings.

From the files of DEEANNE



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