Hearty Nine Bean Soup
Soups
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 coarsely chopped onion
1 clove garlic finely minced
1/2 cup celery (I like to add a lot more)
1 cup nine bean soup mix
2 cups water
4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1-28oz can diced tomatoes (I use 1/2 jar of Nonna’s sauce)
salt and pepper to taste
chili peppers ( add as much as you want)
1 teaspoon sage (optional)
Parmesan cheese garnish (optional)
chili (optional)
Directions
Soak beans in water for 12 hours; drain and rinse before using.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion, garlic and celery for approximately 5 minutes until onions and celery are translucent.
Add soup mix, tomatoes, chicken stock and water
and salt and pepper to taste.
Increase heat to high and bring to boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover pot and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Stir periodically.
Ladle into bowls, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.