1-1/2 cups of dried bean mix 6 cups of water 3/4 cup of finely chopped onion 1/2 cup of finely chopped celery 1/2 cup of chopped carrot salt 7 pepper to taste 1 (28oz) can of crushed tomatoes 2 garlic gloves, minced 1/3 cup of chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon of chili powder 2 tablespoons of lemon juice Dash of hot sauce (optional) 1 cup shredded cheese
Sort and wash beans .... Place in a large pot Cover with water to 2 inches above the beans .... Bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes Remove from the heat .... Cover and let stand for 1 hour .... Drain the beans Combine beans, 6 cups of water and the next 7 ingredients .... Bring to a boil Cover .... Reduce the heat and simmer 2 hours or until beans are tender Stir in the parsley and the next 3 ingredients Cook an additional 15 minutes Ladle into soup bowls and top with cheese * Makes: 12 cups Core or 2WW. points per. cup: smile:
