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Navy Bean and Tomato Soup

Ingredients -

1/2 pound (about 1 cup) Dried White Navy Beans, soaked overnight, then drained well
1 (28 ounces) can Whole Tomatoes
2 Onions, chopped
1/2 pound Salt Pork, cut into small pieces
2 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
Salt and Pepper to taste
about 4 cups Water

Preparation:

1. Place the bean is a large heavy stock pot.

2. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 3-1/2 hour or until the navy beans are tender.

3. Season again with salt and pepper, to taste.

Soup Making Tips -
Tomato Nutrition Facts

	Tomatoes are a good source of niacin, potassium, vitamin B6 and folate. Niacin is commonly used to regulate high cholesterol. Potassium is effective in the treatment of high blood pressure and helps decrease the risk of coronary disease. Vitamin B6 and folate work together to decrease the risk of stroke and heart attack by converting a dangerous chemical known as homocysteine into less harmful substances.

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Tomatoes in Soups

	Tomato is a mainstay in many soups all over the globe. Some have thin broth bases while others are thickened with half-and-half, heavy cream or pureed vegetables. Tomato soup can be as uncomplicated as a mixture of tomatoes, tomato sauce, onions and herbs. Other recipes consist of a complex combination of a dozen or more ingredients. When it comes to tomato soup, anything goes.

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