Mixed Bean Soup With Vegetables

1. 1

   Let the beans soak in water overnight or all day.

2. 2

   Cook them in boiling water for an hour or two (until soft), then drain, rinse off, and set aside.

3. 3

   Put water in a big pot to boil (fill the pot about half way).

4. 4

   Start chopping carrots and celery into bite-size pieces, and slice onion pretty thin.

5. 5

   You can use the whole celery, even the leaves.

6. 6

   Leave all of the stalks together and slice with a big knife - this is a timesaver.

7. 7

   Add veggies to boiling water.

8. 8

   Chop parsley coarsely and add it to water.

9. 9

   After about 15 minutes, slice the mushrooms and add to the mix.

10. 10

    When the carrots and celery are almost soft, cut potatoes into 1 inch chunks and add to broth.

11. 11

    Salt and peper to taste.

12. 12

    When veggies are almost done, add beans back into the broth.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.