Basil and Bean Soup

Make beans a regular part of your diet. They are super for heart health and cholesterol control.

You’ll Need

• 1/2 pound dried white kidney beans or great northern beans
• 1 pound lean stewing meat, cut in 1″ cubes
• 2 small zucchini (unpeeled), diced
• 2 turnips, peeled and diced
• 1 large potato, peeled and diced
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 28 ounce can whole tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons leaf basil
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 dash salt, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

In a crock potCompletely soften beans by combining all ingredients in crock pot.
Add water to cover and mix well.

Turn it onCover and cook on high setting for 3 hours.
Turn to low setting for 8 to 14 hours (or keep on high setting for 5 to 7 hours).

To servePerfect with a dip of crusty garlic bread.