Adzuki Bean Soup

Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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 pepper

Recipe

• 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!