Use File/Print from your browser menu to print. Vegie Bean Soup Produce needed: Onion, garlic, carrots, celery, parsley, tomatoes 2 TBS. extra virgin olive oil 1 lg. onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 large carrots, sliced 3 ribs celery, sliced small clump fresh parsley, chopped 4 tomatoes, chopped 1 tsp. fresh ground pepper ˝ tsp. sea salt pinch cayenne pepper 4 cups. Organic chicken or Vegetable broth 1 small bag 3 or 15 bean mix (soaked and drained) In large pot over medium heat sauté onion, garlic, carrots and celery in hot olive oil for 5 minutes, then add tomatoes and parsley and bring to boil, stirring often. While this mixture is cooking, bring beans to a boil. Drain off water from beans then add beans and broth and season with salt and peppers. Cook on low heat, stirring occasionally until beans and veggies are tender (Approx. 2-3 hours). (For a quicker version, 3-15 ounce cans of beans of your choosing can be substituted) HINT: The type of cayenne pepper you use will determine how much you put in. Bulk cayenne can be much fresher and stronger as opposed to standard grocery store bottled types. I definitely prefer it for taste and kick, but use with caution!   This recipe provided courtesy of Fresh Abundance! www.freshabundance.com 509-533-2724