Ingredients
- 1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 x leeks coarsely minced
- 2 x celery stalks coarsely minced
- 2 x garlic cloves chopped
- 4 c. chicken broth
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp marjoram
- 1 x bay leaf Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 c. cooked (or possibly canned) kidney beans
- 1 1/2 c. cooked (or possibly canned) garbanzo beans
- 1 lb string beans cut 1" pcs
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Mediterranean Leeks And Three Bean Soup
Servings: 6
Directions
- Heat oil over moderate heat in large pot. Add in leeks, celery and garlic and saute/fry 3 to 4 min. Add in remaining ingredients except for string beans. Bring soup to a boil, then lower heat. Simmer for 20 min.
- Add in string beans and simmer for 15 to 20 min more, till string beans are cooked but still crunchy.
- This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.
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