Serves: 6
Total Calories: 170

1/4 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound dried great northern beans, cannellini beans or white navy beans
2 quarts water
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried basil
dash salt and pepper
2 medium scallion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

1. In a large saucepan, sauté the onion and garlic in the oil for 5 minutes. Add the beans, water, bay leaves, and basil stir well. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and let simmer.

2. Continue to cook the soup for 2 hours or until beans are tender. Add water (if necessary), salt, and pepper mix well.

3. In a blender or food processor, puree the mixture. Return the soup back to the saucepan and serve hot. Garnish with scallions and parsley.

EXCHANGES
1 1/2 Starch
1/2 Fat

NUTRITION FACTS
Calories 157
Calories from Fat 43
Total Fat 5 grams
Saturated Fat 1 gram
Cholesterol 0 milligrams
Sodium 28 milligrams
Total Carbohydrate 22 grams
Dietary Fiber 6 grams
Sugars 2 grams
Protein 8 grams

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 6
Total Calories: 170
Calories from Fat: 40

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