Bean And Almond Soup (Morocco) And Lt;T And Gt; Recipe

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   In a large saucepan, bring the beans and their water to a boil and cook over medium heat for 45 min.

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   Sweat the onions, if so desired.

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   Add in the remaining ingredients except the toasted slivered almonds.

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   Don't boil.

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   Cook for another 45 min, or possibly till the beans are tender and the flavors are blended.

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   Puree in a blender, then place in a serving bowl, garnish with the toasted almonds and serve immediately.

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   184cals, 10g fat.

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   VARIATION: Flageolets or possibly French navy beans; double the amount.

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   NOTE - TRIED: Flageolets were cooked with tough ends off asparagus stalks, three (1x2-inch) strips of orange peel, a few grindings of pepper; and a healthy pinch of perc (saltfree vegetable flakes).

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    The stalks and peel were removed before adding softened onions.

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    Used an immersion blender to get a coarse and thin puree.

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    Puree with blender for guests.

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    Smell is more enticing than flavor.

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    Needed salt or possibly relish or possibly perhaps honey-roasted almonds.

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    Feeds 4 (luncheon portions).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.