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• Oct. 12, 2008 - Radical Root Stew wtih Beans......
Radical Root Stew with Beans......
It has been cold and windy here lately! True fall weather has arrived! So today I decided to make a bean soup and somehow ended up concocting a root stew with some beans in it. Following is the recipe for those who would like to try it. Remember we are a large family so you will have to probably cut this recipe in half or make the whole thing and freeze some to use later. Remember to use organic whenever possible!
Radical Root Stew with Beans
12-14 Cups of purified water and then add Better than Boullion according to directions or use any broth powder without MSG. I always add extra I like it very flavorful. Or you can use chicken broth or vegetable broth already prepared whichever you prefer.
4 Cups of cooked beans (I mixed lentils, pinto, great northern and barley)(you can make your own beans or used can)
3 Medium to large peeled parsnips chopped
1 Large turnip peeled and chopped
4 Large carrots peeled and chopped
3 Large russett potatoes peeled and chopped
1 Large onion peeled and chopped very thin
3-4 Large celery stalks washed and chopped thin
1 Can of milder Rotel tomatoes with green chiles (the rotel tomatoes have a little kick to them already, even the milder ones do, so by using the ones with green chilies added to them makes it a little extra spicy. Use the mild rotel tomatoes without the chilies if you don't want the extra kick)
1 large can of Yams chopped or you can cook your own (bake them and then peel them and chop them up)
2 Bay leaves
6 Shakes of thyme leaves (if the container has large holes if not use approx 2 tsps)
Parmesean cheese
Fill a pot with water or already prepared broth. If you use water add your broth powder or better than boullion and blend well. Let it come to a boil. Now add your carrots, parsnips, celery, turnips, potatoes, onion, bay leaves and thyme leaves. Let it boil on low for approx 20 minutes. Now add your rotel tomatoes, cooked beans and cooked yams chopped. Let it simmer for approx another 15-20 minutes so all the flavors blend. Now serve in a bowl, and top it with freshly grated parmesean cheese and serve with homemade whole grain rolls or store bought and a nice big Ceasar Salad. (Go to my recipe archives to get the recipe for the dressing)
Enjoy!!!
Dearest Lord,
I thank you for the many flavors you have given to us in the wonderful world of roots and vegetables! It is a true blessing! In Jesus name I pray! Amen~
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