*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Mexican Bean Soup^

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  cup           Navy beans
   3      cups          Cold water
  10      milliliters   Garlic -- minced
   3      tablespoons   Chopped onion
   1      tablespoon    Chopped parsley
   1      cup           Chopeed celery
     1/2  cup           Finely shredded cabbage
     1/2  teaspoon      Cumin -- optional
   1      cup           No salt added canned -- tomatoes, crushed
     1/2  cup           Cooked noodles

Rinse beans and bring to a boil in enough water to cover by 1". Let stand 1 hour; drain. 
Cook in the 3 cups water until tender, about 2 hours. Puree 1/2 cup of the beans; reserve.
 Saute garlic, onion, parsley, celery and cabbage until wilted in a medium size saucepan sprayed with Pam. 
Add beans, reserved puree, and cumin if using. Stir, then add tomatoes.
 Add noodles, heat and serve hot. Makes 8 servings.


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