posted by KAREN SAID 09-29-100 8:27 AM
Butter Bean Soup
1/4 cup oil
1 large onion chopped
2 carrots diced
2 celery stalks diced
l lb. cubed beef
2 beef boullion cubes
6-8 cups water
3 (16 ounce) cans great northern beans
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 full bunch of cilantro, chopped
Saute' onions, carrots, celery in oil, add beef and fry til beef is really browned, about 5 minutes. Add water, and boullion, and bring to a boil, skimming off froth. Add beans and tomato paste. Simmer til piping hot, turn off heat, and add cilantro.