BLACK BEAN SOUP

By á-3974

Ingredients

• 12-oz. pkg. black turtle beans
• 6 cups Homemade Chicken
• Broth *
• 2 tablespoons margarine or
• butter
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup shredded potatoes
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• Lemon slices. if desired

Preparation

Step 1

In 6-quart Dutch oven or large deep
pot. cover beans with water; soak
overnight or at least 12 hours.
Drain beans. Return beans to Dutch
oven; add chicken broth. Bring to a
boil; reduce heat and simmer covered
1 ½ to 2 hours.
In large skillet. melt margarine. Saute
onions. celery and carrots for 3 to 5
minutes or until crisp-tender. Add
sauteed vegetables and remaining
ingredients. except lemon juice and
sliced lemon. to beans; stir well.
Simmer covered an additional 45 to
60 minutes or until vegetables are
tender. Just before serving. stir in
lemon juice. Garnish with lemon
slices. 6 (1 1/2 -cup] servings.
TIP: • Canned chicken broth can be
used; however. it can be high
in sodium. If used. salt can be
omitted from recipe.