White Bean and Greens Soup

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White Bean and Greens Soup

 

2 cans white beans rinsed and well drained or 1 1/2 cups dry white beans soaked

and cooked ready to use

1 tbsp. olive oil

2 cups chopped onion

1 bay leaf

2 stalks celery, chopped

2 carrots, chopped

5 or more cloves of garlic, chopped

1 1/2 to 2 lb. fresh greens well washed and chopped

1 tsp. salt or more to taste

1/2 tsp. black pepper

6 cups water or stock

 

Heat oil in large soup pot, add onions, celery, carrots, bay leaf, and salt.

Sauté over low heat 10 minutes, add water. Cover and bring to a boil, lower heat

and simmer for 20 minutes. Add beans, garlic, greens, and pepper.

If all the greens don't fit at once add in batches to cook down a little between

batches. You can also add a couple tablespoons of barley for thicker soup.