Creamy Bean Soup

Name: Creamy Bean Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 1 batch, 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups dried great northern beans; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/4 cups onions; 3 garlic cloves (diced); 1 cup carrot (diced); 1/2 cup celery (chopped); 3/4 teaspoon marjoram; 1/4 teaspoon sage; 1/4 teaspoon thyme; 2 bay leaves; 3 cups vegetable broth (or chicken); 3 cups water

Submitted by Twinkle

"I got this recipe from my college roommate who had gotten it from her mom. It's absolutely delicious and nutritious!"

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Ready In:: 1hr 20mins
Ingredients:: 12
Yields:: 1 batch
Serves:: 6

ingredients

2 cups dried great northern beans
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ¹⁄₄ cups onions
3 garlic cloves (diced)
1 cup carrot (diced)
¹⁄₂ cup celery (chopped)
³⁄₄ teaspoon marjoram
¹⁄₄ teaspoon sage
¹⁄₄ teaspoon thyme
2 bay leaves
3 cups vegetable broth (or chicken)
3 cups water

directions

Soak beans until doubled (into 4c.).
Saute onion, garlic, carrots, and celery in oil until tender.
Add water and broth, boil for 2 minutes.
Add beans and spices, simmer until beans are tender.
Remove bay leaves.
Puree 2/3 of soup in blender or food processor, then combine with remaining soup to serve.