3 Bean Soup

14 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. dried navy beans
  • 1 c. dried red beans
  • 1 1/2 c. dried garbanzo beans
  • 2 qt. chicken broth
  • 1 or 2 chopped onions
  • 1 c. sliced carrots
  • 1 c. sliced celery
  • 2 Tbsp. parsley flakes
  • 2 tsp. dried basil
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 3 c. chopped fresh spinach (4 oz. approximately)
  • grated Parmesan (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Sort and wash beans.
  2. 2
    Place in large pot and cover with water. Soak 8 hours.
  3. 3
    Drain and return beans to pot.
  4. 4
    Add all ingredients but spinach and cheese.
  5. 5
    Bring to a boil and simmer covered about 2 hours or until beans are tender.
  6. 6
    Add spinach; cook 10 to 15 minutes.
  7. 7
    Sprinkle servings with Parmesan.
  8. 8
    Yield: approximately 3 quarts.
  9. 9
    Very hearty and healthy!
  10. 10
    Freezes well.

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