Hearty Bean Soup

By Cook it Up

Non-Veg

Meal type: Lunch

Preparation time: 1 - 2 hours
Serves with:
Serve: 6
Category: Non-veg Recipes

250 grams uncooked beans (kidney, cannellini, navy), rinsed

1 kilo crushed tomatoes

1 cup each diced carrots, onions and celery

3 chicken bullion cubes or 2 tablespoons instant chicken broth mix

1 package (500 grams.) frozen French-cut green beans

1/4 cup Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, chopped

2 cups green cabbage, shredded

1 large garlic clove, minced

1/2 cup dry white wine

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

In a large bowl, soak the beans overnight in water.
Drain the beans and discard the water.
In a large (4-quart) saucepan, bring the beans to a boil in 1 quart fresh water.
Add the tomatoes, carrots, onions, celery Italian parsley garlic and chicken broth mix.
Reduce heat to low and simmer until the beans are tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.