*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         BEAN SOUP (SANTA MARIA)

Recipe By     : 
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Soups
                Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       c            Dried beans, soaked
   1                    Onion, chopped
   2                    Carrots, peeled & sliced
   1                    Celery stick, sliced
   2                    Tomatoes, chopped
     1/2   c            Olive oil
                        Bay leaves
   1       t            Salt
   1       pn           Pepper
   1       t            Cumin
   3       pt           Stock

  Cook the soaked beans in fresh water for 10 minutes.
  Drain.
  
  In a soup pot, heat the oil & gently fry the onion.
  Add the rest of the vegetables & the seasonings.  Stir
  well & add the beans.  Ensure that all the vegetables
  are covered with oil & pour in the stock. Allow to
  simmer till the beans are cooked & the vegetables are
  tender.
  
  Jack Santa Maria, "Greek Vegetarian Cookery"
 


                   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -