Great Northern Bean Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup great northern beans, dry , soaked 12 hours ahead of cooking
8 cups water (large pot; boils down)
1/8 tsp. marjoram
1 4/5 tsp. basil
1/8 tsp. parsley
1/8 tsp. oregano
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small yellow onion, sliced finely
1/2 tsp. cumin seeds , roasted and crushed
1/2 tsp. turmeric
1/8 tsp. cayenne, ground
optional ingredients (for more flavor )
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. brown sugar
1/4 cup coriander leaves (stems removed), chopped finely

Directions:

Boil softened beans in large heavy pot with at least 8 cups of water at high heat, uncovered; remove froth during initial boiling; stir frequently after first hour of cooking as soup thickens. Add boiling water if needed.
After about 1.5 hours, when beans have softened and soup has thickened, add in the dry herbs, stir, add more boiling water if needed, and continue cooking after lowering heat to medium high; monitor thickness and stir to be sure beans do not stick to bottom of pan.
After beans have boiled for two hours, reduce heat to very low and cover pot to keep beans at a slow simmer.
In a small frying or saute pan, heat olive oil at medium heat and then add in the finely sliced onion and the remaining spices.
Stir frequently while onions are browning to distribute spices throughout.
When onions have become soft and almost translucent, pour the contents of the small pan into the bean pot, stir, and allow to simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
Remove pot of beans from heat and allow to cool a few minutes before serving.
Suggested serving size is 6 oz. or 3/4 cup of beans, served with rice.
NOTE: This recipe has NO SALT added. If a more interesting flavor is desired, you can add 1/2 tsp. sea salt PLUS the following: 1-2 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 tsp. brown sugar, and, if available, 1/4 cup of fresh coriander leaves (stems removed), chopped finely. Add these ingredients at the very end and stir. The final taste would then be more similar to an Indian dal.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	984.41 Kcal (4122 kJ)
Calories from fat	341.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	37.99g	58%
Sodium	1240.03mg	52%
Potassium	2726.25mg	58%
Total Carbs	124.26g	41%
Sugars	7.04g	28%
Dietary Fiber	38.69g	155%
Protein	41.47g	83%
Vitamin C	15mg	25%
Iron	10.6mg	59%
Calcium	551.8mg	55%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	44.78 Kcal (187 kJ)
Calories from fat	15.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.73g	58%
Sodium	56.41mg	52%
Potassium	124.02mg	58%
Total Carbs	5.65g	41%
Sugars	0.32g	28%
Dietary Fiber	1.76g	155%
Protein	1.89g	83%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	25%
Iron	0.5mg	59%
Calcium	25.1mg	55%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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