Bean Soup
Source So Fat, Low Fat, No Fat
March 09, 2005
Makes 6 servings
Per Serving
Fat: 0 g
Ingredients
2 cups dried navy or pea beans
Defatted ham broth or water
1 small onion, chopped fine
½ cup chopped celery
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Soak the beans overnight in 6 cups of water in a large kettle. Drain, cover with defatted ham broth, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, partially covered, for about 1 hour or until almost tender.
Add the onion, celery, salt, and pepper, and continue cooking until beans are tender and liquid is thick. Mash about ¾ of the beans with a potato masher and continue to simmer for a short while until very thick. (Careful, or they will scorch!) Taste the soup and add additional salt and pepper if needed.
