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                        BEAN SOUP (SANTA MARIA)

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Soups
               Vegetarian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2       c            Dried beans, soaked
  1                    Onion, chopped
  2                    Carrots, peeled & sliced
  1                    Celery stick, sliced
  2                    Tomatoes, chopped
    1/2   c            Olive oil
                       Bay leaves
  1       t            Salt
  1       pn           Pepper
  1       t            Cumin
  3       pt           Stock

 Cook the soaked beans in fresh water for 10 minutes.
 Drain.

 In a soup pot, heat the oil & gently fry the onion.
 Add the rest of the vegetables & the seasonings.  Stir
 well & add the beans.  Ensure that all the vegetables
 are covered with oil & pour in the stock. Allow to
 simmer till the beans are cooked & the vegetables are
 tender.

 Jack Santa Maria, "Greek Vegetarian Cookery"



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