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 What could be better, during these early days of spring, than a steaming bowl of delicious soup? As bright sunshine gives way to seasonal showers, chilly nights call for hearty, restorative fare.
We know just the thing.
Cook up a pot of 6 Bean Organic Soup, one of several delicious gourmet ready-to-make
soups from Healthy Sisters’ Soup and Bean Works.
ABOUT HEALTHY SISTERS’ SOUP AND BEAN WORKS
The ladies at Healthy Sisters’ Soup and Bean Works have these things in common: they love healthy, delicious soup and together,
they’re working to overcome poverty, unemployment or abuse. Created by the Catholic Family Center, Healthy Sisters’ Soup &
Bean Works is anot for profit organization created to serve women in Upstate New York.
Participants experience all aspects of the business - production, quality control, inventory and more.  Soups are packaged in
convenient tubes, with all the ingredients needed, including spices. The women receive an hourly stipend but the experience
gained is priceless; ladies at Healthy Sisters’ get a powerful boost to their confidence and develop both responsibility and a solid
base of skills to enter mainstream employment. Dependence becomes independence and as one woman stated, “Now I’m able to
support my children and give them a life with dignity. I feel like my life is my own again.”
If that isn’t enough to make you want to run out and buy some of their soups, let us assure you that these delectable creations are
absolutely delicious. Below, Healthy Sisters’ 6 Bean Organic Soup, tested and enjoyed by staff here at Nature’s Wisdom Magazine.
Bon Appetit!
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6 Bean organic soup |
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1 package 6 Bean Organic Soup Mix
7 cups water
1 clove garlic, minced
1 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes with puree
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Salt and pepper to taste
Spice packet (included in the mix; contains salt, parsley, onion and
garlic powders)
Optional: vegetables of your choice. We recommend chopped onions,
carrots, celery and rosemary. |
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Rinse and drain beans.
Assemble all ingredients except tomatoes in a
4-quart container with enough water to cover the beans. Bring to a boil
then cover and simmer gently 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
Add tomatoes during the last hour of cooking. Add water as needed
so that beans are well covered.
Crock pot method: Set temperature at low and cook for at least 10 hours.
May also combine high and low cooking times. 8 hours overnight on low,
followed by 1-2 hours on high. |
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To learn more about Healthy Sisters’ Soup and Bean Works, or to find out where you can purchase a tube of their soup mix, visit their
web site at www.HealthySisters.org
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