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Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.

GERD / Acid Reflux
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Gluten Sensitivity
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"If you are a dreamer, come in. If you are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar, a hoper, a prayer, a magic-bean-buyer. If you're a pretender, come sit by my fire, for we have some flax-golden tales to spin. Come in! Come in!" -Shel Silverstein, Poet

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This recipe is a cross between a soup, a stew and a side dish of beans.They can be served as a side dish for almost any meal.You can serve them as a stand-alone soup and the feature of dinner along with a side salad or a sandwich.

The creamy and rich beans have a great warm, savory Italian flavor. Best of all the soup is super simple to make.

 

 

Tuscan Bean Soup

Servings: 4 | Serving size: about 1 cup

Cooking Time: 45 Minutes

This recipe can easily be multiplied or divided by 2. This recipe makes great leftovers, Like many soups, it's actually better the next day. Reheat gently.

Tuscan Bean Soup recipe from Dr. Gourmet

Ingredients

Place the olive oil in a medium sauce pan over medium high heat.

Add the garlic and fennel and cook for one minute. Stir frequently.

Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes. Stir frequently.

Add the beans, water, basil, oregano, marjoram, tomato paste, mustard, salt and pepper.

Stir well.

Cover, reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Uncover and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: about 1 cup

Servings: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 235 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value
Total Fat 3g 3%
    Saturated Fat 0g 2%
    Monounsaturated Fat 2g
    Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 336mg 15%
Total Carbohydrates 40g 15%
    Dietary Fiber 10g 34%
    Sugars 2g
Protein 14g
Vitamin K 16mcg