*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Cuban Navy Bean Soup

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Cuban
                Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           Navy beans -- soaked
   2 1/2  quarts        Water
   1                    Bay leaf
     1/4  cup           Olive oil
   2                    Garlic cloves -- chopped
   1      medium        Onion -- chopped
   2      cups          Tomatoes -- chopped
   1      medium        Potato -- diced
                        Saffron threads
                        Salt & pepper
     1/2  teaspoon      Cumin
   1      cup           Cabbage -- shredded
   1      cup           Butternut squash -- diced
   2      tablespoons   Fresh parsley -- chopped

Drain beans, combine with water & bay leaf & simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Add additional water if necessary.

 In a skillet, heat olive oil & cook garlic & onions 6 minutes. Add tomatoes & cook for 10 minutes.

 When beans are tender, add tomato mixture, potato, saffron, salt, pepper, cumin, 
cabbage & squash & cook for another 30 minutes. Add more water as necessary. Serve garnished with parsley.


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