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Smoky White Bean Soup




Source of Recipe


Vegetarian Times


Recipe Introduction


The cumin and smoked gouda give this an interesting flavor; it's good and best of all it's pretty healthy.


List of Ingredients






1 lb russet potatoes -- peeled and cut into
1/2-inch cubes(about 3 cups)
3 cups vegetable broth
1 medium onion -- chopped
3 cans great northern beans -- (15 1/2 oz) rinsed
and drained
1 cup lowfat 1% (or skim) milk
1 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper -- (1/8 to 1/4)
3 oz smoked gouda cheese (1 cup)
salt and freshly ground pepper -- to taste
minced red and green peppers or tomato -- as garnish




Recipe






1.In a 6-quart pot, combine potatoes, 2 cups broth (or water) and onion. Cover; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.

2.Process potatoes, onions and cooking liquid in batches in a blender or food processor until smooth. Return mixture to pot. Stir in remaining 1 cup of broth, beans, milk, cumin and cayenne pepper. Simmer over medium heat until hot, about 5 minutes.

3.Remove pot from heat. Stir in cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish individual servings with chopped bell peppers or tomato, if desired.