3 Bean Soup

• 2 c. dried navy beans
• 1 c. dried red beans
• 1 1/2 c. dried garbanzo beans
• 2 qt. chicken broth
• 1 or 2 chopped onions
• 1 c. sliced carrots
• 1 c. sliced celery
• 2 Tbsp. parsley flakes
• 2 tsp. dried basil
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 3 c. chopped fresh spinach (4 oz. approximately)
• grated Parmesan (optional)

1. Sort and wash beans.
2. Place in large pot and cover with water. Soak 8 hours.
3. Drain and return beans to pot.
4. Add all ingredients but spinach and cheese.
5. Bring to a boil and simmer covered about 2 hours or until beans are tender.
6. Add spinach; cook 10 to 15 minutes.
7. Sprinkle servings with Parmesan.
8. Yield: approximately 3 quarts.
9. Very hearty and healthy!
10. Freezes well.

beans, red beans, garbanzo beans, chicken broth, onions, carrots, celery, parsley flakes, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, fresh spinach, parmesan

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1000432 (may not work)