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Smoky Bean Soup
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 120 Minutes
Ready In: 130 Minutes
Servings: 10
This is a recipe from my dad's vegan cookbook. My sister used to be vegan, so he made it up for her and the rest of us, if we wanted to try the recipes. Time does not include soaking overnight. You can do the quick soak method, but may have to cut down the first cook time to 1 hour. If your family is like mine, I would puree the whole thing after it's done, LOL! Then they can't complain about the beans!
Ingredients:
1 lb dried great northern beans
2 quarts vegetable stock
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 carrots, peeled and slivered
1 medium onion, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 -4 tablespoons liquid smoke
Directions:
1. Soak the beans overnight in triple the amount of water, rinse well, and wash again.
2. In a large soup pot, place vegetable stock and beans, and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, covered, until beans are tender and start to become mushy.
3. Add thyme, salt, carrots, onions, celery, pepper and liquid smoke to taste, and simmer for 30 more minutes, covered, stirring several times to prevent scorching on the bottom of the pot.
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