February 28, 2011

13 Bean Soup...and Other Stuff

Ingredients:
1 bag of Bobs Red Mill 13 Bean Soup
8 C. Vegetable Broth (low sodium)
5 C. Water
1 large Yellow or White Onion
2 Bell Peppers (Yellow, Orange or Red)
4 large Carrots
6 Celery stocks
2 large Potatoes
5 Garlic cloves
1 12-16 oz. can of Tomatoes
2 tea. Red Hot Pepper Flakes
1 tea. Cayenne Pepper
2 tea. Chili Powder
2 Tbl. Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions:
Soak beans in water for at least 5 hours. Drain beans. Add 8 cups of vegetable broth. Bring to slow boil for 1 1/2 hours.
Saute onions and garlic in the oil and then add them to the beans. Chop the vegetables into bite sized pieces and add to the beans. Add tomatoes, pepper flakes, cayenne pepper and chili powder. Cook for 1 hour. Add salt and pepper to taste.