~ Senator's navy bean soup Recipe ~

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       Title: Senator's Navy Bean Soup
  Categories: Soups
       Yield: 8 servings
  
       1 c  Dried navy beans
       1 tb Olive oil
     3/4 c  Diced onion
     1/4 c  Diced carrot
     1/4 c  Diced celery
       5 c  Chicken broth
     1/2 ts Thyme
            Salt and pepper; as desired
       3 tb Lemon juice
  
   COVER THE BEANS with cold water and soak overnight. The next day,
   drain and discard water. Place oil in a 2-quart pot over medium heat
   and add the onions, carrots and celery. Cook for 5 minutes. Add the
   broth, beans, thyme, salt and pepper. Cover, reduce heat to low and
   cook until beans are soft, about 1 1/2 hours. Add lemon juice and
   serve.
   
   MICHAEL ROBERTS - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK
  
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