My Moms 16 Bean Soup

Submitted by BFL1972

"My mother truly is an amazing cook! I only hope someday to cook as good as she does. She has that special touch moms have."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 45mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) bag goya 16 beans
• 5 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 6 cups water
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄3 cup of finely chopped fresh parsley
• 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 6 -8 garlic cloves, sliced in half
• 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons Vegeta
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• salt and pepper
• 1 bay leaf

directions

1. Wash the beans thouroughly and drain. Add the beans to a large stock pot. Add the garlic, rosemary, parsley and thyme. Add the stock and water, bay leaf, vegeta, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir all ingredients. Cover and bring to a boil. Add olive oil and stir well. Lower heat to medium. Keep covered and cook for approx 1 1/2-2 hours. Stir every 15 minutes or so. (You can cream the soup with an immersion blender or in your blender if you desire) Serve immediately with a peice of hearty bread.
2. Read more at: http://www.food.com/members/subm/editr2?oc=linkback.