Great Northern Bean Soup (V)

Mmmm... This earthy filling soup is great with sprouted or whole grain bread.

1 cup dried great northern beans, soaked overnight

3 cups water

2 cups vegetable broth

1 large carrot

1 medium chopped onion

2 cups chopped kale or spinach

1 clove of garlic, or 1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley, or 1/2-1 tbs dried

1/4 tsp dried thyme

1/8 tsp dried oregano

2 cups cooked rice

-Drain and rinse beans, add to large pot and 3 cups water, bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low, simmer for about 50-60 mins. until beans are tender.

-Add remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer, cooking until vegetables are tender, about 10-15 mins.

-S&P to taste
-Makes about 8 cups, about 140 calories/cup.