Abnakis Pea, Bean and Potato Soup - Native American

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Abnakis Pea, Bean and Potato Soup - Native American

 

1/2 pound dried soup beans

1/2 pound black beans

4 large potatoes

4 tablespoons oil

4 tablespoons salt, or to taste

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup shallots, chopped

 

 

 

Wash, soak and cook the dried peas as indicated on the package. Retain the

cooking water. Cook the potatoes, and save the cooking water.

 

Measure the reserved cooking waters to 8 cups; add fresh water if needed. Pour

into a soup pot. Crush the peas and beans with the potatoes and add to the

liquid, with the remaining ingredients. Simmer slowly for 1 hour.

 

Serves 4 as main dish, 6 as side dish

 

Source: Lynns Country Kitchen

Formatted by Chupa Babi: 04.13.08

 

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