I made a few alterations to it since it was Meatless Monday. I eliminated the bacon and chicken broth and used extra vegetable broth. The recipe also called for 2 cups of beans and I think that was a bit too much. I would also add a bit more pasta then the 1 cup because it didn't seem like a lot. Also, it doesn't mention pre-cooking or soaking the beans before hand so I think it assumes you would use canned beans. I used uncooked beans and did the quick soak of boiling for 2 -3 minutes and soaking for an hour but I think next time I will do the 12 hour soak of the beans since they were a little under done.
The soup turned out really good and both Greg + Finley enjoyed it. Finley used both crackers and french bread to soak up the broth which made her very happy! Needless to say, I am quite proud of myself.
Here is a photo of the finished product:
to use beans that aren't pre soaked bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes, then drain and do it again. then soak for an hour or so they should be better and less gassy for you later :)
ReplyDeleteWay to go! And double that if you got Greg to eat something with beans in it and like it! Gail
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