A recipe for Speckled Soup. Follow the simple recipe instructions for Speckled Soup shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
1 1/2 c. White beans4 c. Water or stock
2 Cloves garlic, minced
2 Stalks celery, chopped
2 Carrots, chopped
1 Onion, chopped
2 Tbs. Olive oil
1 Tbs. Dried basil
1/2 lb. Green beans in 1" pieces, or
1/2 lb. Zucchini, sliced in
-half-moons
2 Tbs. Lemon juice
3/4 Tsp. Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
From "Meals Without Squeals" by Christine Berman and Jacki Fromer.
1. Soak beans in water to cover by 2" overnight. Drain in the
morning. 2. Saute garlic, onion, celery, and carrots in oil for about 10 min.
3. Add soaked beans and the 4 c. water or stock.
4. Simmer until beans are tender, about 45 min.
5. Add basil and green beans or zucchini and simmer another 30 min
or so, until tender. 6. Before serving, stir in lemon juice, salt and pepper.
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