hearty stew

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup garbanzo beans, dry
  • 1/2 cup kidney beans, dry
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 - garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 2 - parsnips, scrubbed and sliced
  • 2 - carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 - zucchini, trimmed and cut in 1" pieces
  • 1/2 cup macaroni, whole wheat
  • 1/4 cup bulgur, uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 cups fresh spinach

How To Make hearty stew

  • Step 1
    Preparation Time: 4:30 Soak both types of beans overnight in a pan filled with water, just covering the beans.
  • Step 2
    Canned beans do not work in this dish.
  • Step 3
    The cooking liquid from the dry beans makes a rich, flavorful stock which makes for the base of the stew.
  • Step 4
    Place the beans in a large pot with the water.
  • Step 5
    Soak overnight, or bring to a boil, cook for 2 minutes, turn off heat, and let rest for 1 hour.
  • Step 6
    Then add the onion, garlic, soy sauce, and curry powder.
  • Step 7
    Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook for 2 hours.
  • Step 8
    Meanwhile, prepare the rest of the vegetables and set aside.
  • Step 9
    Place the parsnips in a small amount of water in a small saucepan.
  • Step 10
    Cook until soft, about 15 minutes.
  • Step 11
    Cool.
  • Step 12
    Place in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
  • Step 13
    When beans are almost tender, add the pureed parsnips and the carrots and zucchini.
  • Step 14
    Cook for 30 minutes, then add the pasta and bulgur.
  • Step 15
    Cook an additional 15 minutes.
  • Step 16
    Stir in the lemon juice and spinach and cook about 5 minutes.
  • Step 17
    Serve at once.

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