Bean Soupappetizers, greek, soups, vegetarian 2 cup dried beans, soaked 1 each onion, chopped 2 each carrots, peeled & sliced 1 each celery stick, sliced 2 each tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup olive oil 1 bay leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1 pinch pepper 1 teaspoon cumin 3 pint 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" |
