It's
a multiple bean soup, with a surprise kick that comes from canned tomatoes and
chilis.
This
is ideal for family dinners and holds over well as leftovers.
And
the best part is it's a breeze to make!
Bean
and Rice Soup
1
can white kidney beans 1 can lima beans 1 can black-eyed peas 1 can
diced tomatoes and chilis
1 large carrot, chopped 1 yellow onion, diced 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley,
finely chopped 1 cup rice, rinsed well in cold water to lose some of the starch
1 bay leaf 3-4 cloves of garlic, minced Pinch of cayenne 1 Tbs olive
oil Fresh ground black pepper and Celtic sea salt to taste
Add
olive to bottom of crockpot. Turn on high. Add onions and bayleaf and let simmer
for ten minutes, or until onions turn translucent. Add garlic and stir until you
smell cooked garlic aroma (you do not want the garlic to brown).
Add
parsley, pinch of cayenne. Pour in can of tomatoes and chilis to stop the garlic
from cooking.
Rinse
the three cans of beans well in a sieve and add to crockpot.
Add
carrots.
Add
water until all ingredients are covered. Cover and cook on high all day.
Now
salt and pepper to taste. Fresh thyme is also nice.
Twenty
minutes before serving, add cup of rice to crockpot. Turn on low and cover again.
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