Adzuki Bean Soup

• 8 ounces dry adzuki beans
• 6 cups water
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 4 stalks celery, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh herbs, finely chopped (rosemary, oregano, parsley, chives, basil, or a combination of your choice)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 3 cloves
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3 teaspoons white pepper

1. Wash the adzuki beans well in several changes of water, then drain.
2. In a large pot, bring the 6 cups water to a boil.
3. Add all ingredients and boil rapidly for 15 minutes.
4. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 2 hours.
5. You may puree fully or partially for a smoother soup, but I prefer it just as it is.
6. Serve with slices of GOOD bread!

adzuki beans, water, onion, stalks celery, fresh herbs, bay leaf, clove garlic, ground allspice, cloves, salt, white pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/adzuki-bean-soup-101982 (may not work)