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Any Bean Soup

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 c dried beans any kind, or assorted
  • 2 ribs celery chopped
  • 1/2 c sauteed chopped leek or a small onion, chopped
  • 1 small carrot chopped
  • 4 oz pork loin opt.
  • 1/2 c dried shiitake mushrooms or substitute stock for water
  • 1 t salt adjust if using salted broth
  • 1 c chopped cabbage

Method
 

  1. Wash beans, pick them over well. Soak overnight (8 hours or more) in cold water to cover.
  2. Drain and rinse beans. Place in a pot with 2 quarts water, Bring to a boil, simmer 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
  3. Add celery, leeks (or onion) and carrot. Cut meat, if using, into small bite sized pieces, add to pot. Add dried mushrooms, if using, and salt Add another quart of water or stock. Simmer another hour, or until beans are completely soft.
  4. Add chopped cabbage. Simmer 20 minutes.