Red Pottage
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Ready In: 3 hrs 15 mins
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried great northern beans
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 celery rib, sliced
- 1 beet, boiled, peeled and sliced
- 4 tomatoes, sliced
- 2 quarts stock (or water)
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon of fresh mint, finely chopped
Directions
- Soak the beans overnight in water to cover. Drain well.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan, add beans and vegetables. Saute gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add stock (or water) and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, skimming if necessary. Simmer at least 3 hours, or until the beans are mushy.
- Remove and discard any portions of the beet slices, and pass the mixture through a sieve, to make a smooth textured soup.
- Serve hot, garnished with mint.
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