2 to 3 cups Dry Pinto Beans
1 Bay Leaf
10 cups Chicken Broth
1 small Onion, chopped
1 chopped Green Bell Pepper
1/2 cup grated Carrot
1 teaspoon Salt
Dash Red or Black Pepper
1 clove Garlic, minced
Preparation:
1. Add pinto beans, bay leaf, chicken broth, green bell pepper, carrot, salt, pepper, and garlic to slow cooker.
2. Cook on LOW overnight.
Soup Making Tip
Iron In Legume
To utilize the high levels of iron found in most legumes, combine legumes with vitamin C rich foods, such as tomatoes and dark green vegetables.
Soup Making Tip
Legumes
There are literally thousands of varieties of legumes, of which there are a dozen that the soup maker will use on a regular basis.
