White Bean and Tomato Soup

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White Bean and Tomato Soup

 

2 tsp. olive oil

1 cup chopped onion

4 cloves garlic, crushed

2 cups vegetable broth, canned (or make your own)

2 1-pound cans tomatoes, chopped, undrained

1 19 ounce can white beans (cannellini or Great Northern beans), rinsed

and drained

3 1 x 3-inch strips orange peel

1 tsp. dried mint leaves

1/2 tsp. sugar

salt & peper to taste

 

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook,

stirring frequently,

3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, except salt and pepper. Bring mixture

to a boil, then

reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 45 minutes.

 

Remove and discard orange peel before serving. Add salt & pepper to taste.