bean and rosemary soup

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White Bean Soup with Greens and Rosemary Inspired by Superfoods Rx, by Pratt, M.D. and Kathy s ( Morrow, 2004). "Superfoods" are foods that have been shown to improve your health and well-being, and increase longevity. This tangy soup contains several: Beans, green, and rosemary, all of which offer great taste and health benefits for you and your family. SIMPLE SOLUTION: INGREDIENTS1 cup dried white beans4 cups good-quality vegetable stock or distilled water1 bay leaf1 tablespoon olive oil2 medium carrots, scrubbed and cubed2 red bell peppers, diced 1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves1 teaspoon chopped fresh thymeFreshly-ground black pepper, to tastePinch of cayenne1 bunch fresh spinach, kale, or chard, rinsed well and stems removed3 tablespoons freshly-grated Parmesan cheese, optional 1. Soak beans with water to cover overnight. Drain. 2. Combine beans, stock or water, and bay leaf in a large soup pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about an hour and a half, until beans are tender but still hold their shape. 3. In a large heavy-bottomed skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and saute carrots and onion, stirring, for about a minute. Add garlic and continue cooking for five minutes, until vegetables are softened. Place vegetables in pot with beans. 4. Continue cooking soup 15 minutes over medium-low heat, then add soy sauce, rosemary, thyme, pepper and cayenne and continue cookign 15 minutes more to meld flavors. Add greens and cook five minutes more (for spinach or chard) or 10 minutes more (for kale), until greens are wilted. 5. Serve hot, sprinkled with cheese, if desired. Serves 6. HELPFUL HINTS: Note that thyme is renowned as an antibacterial herb, especially good to ward off colds and flu Suzi List Owner health/ http://360./suziesgoats What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.

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