French Herb White Bean Soup Recipe - Levana Cooks

French Herb White Bean Soup Recipe - Levana Cooks

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Mighty proud of my Herb White Bean Soup, a low-cost low-maintenance feast, and a meal in itself. Every ingredient in this white bean soup

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound large dry lima beans, or other white beans, soaked overnight and drained
  • 3 quarts (12 cups) water
  • 1∕3 cup olive oil
  • 8 large cloves garlic
  • 4 ribs celery, peeled
  • 4 large leeks, sliced
  • 1 large wedge Savoy or white cabbage, hard core removed
  • 2 cups natural (no nitrites) smoked turkey, about 1 pound, white or dark, diced small
  • 1 cup dry white wine, sake, or dry vermouth (liquor stores)
  • 6 bay leaves, or 1 teaspoon ground
  • 2 good pinches saffron
  • 6 sprigs thyme, leaves only
  • 2 sprigs rosemary, leaves only
  • 3 sprigs sage, leaves only, chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Ground pepper to taste

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