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Bean and Vegetable Stew

By Diana Rattray, About.com

A vegetable and bean soup or stew.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb beans, assorted, dry
  • 2 cups V-8 or tomato juice
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup apple or pineapple juice
  • vegetable stock or water
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 1/2 cup parsnips or turnips, diced
  • 1/2 cup carrots, diced
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 tsp basil, dried
  • 1 tsp parsley, dried
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp black pepper, ground
  • 1 cup rice or pasta, cooked

Preparation:

Sort and rinse beans, then soak overnight in water. Drain beans put in Dutch oven or kettle; cover with fresh water. Simmer for about 1 hour, until tender. Drain beans and put in crockpot. Add vegetable juice, wine, soy sauce, and apple or pineapple juice. Cover with vegetable stock or water; the amount added depends on whether you prefer a soup or a thicker stew. Cook at high for 2 hours. Add vegetables, herbs, and spices, and cook for 5 to 6 hours on low until carrots and parsnips are tender. When tender, add rice or pasta and cook for one additional hour.
Serves 12.

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