Portuguese White Bean Soup

1.5 c diced onion
1.5 c diced celery
5 cl garlic, minced
1 T olive oil
2 c water
30 oz veg stock
1 sweet red bell pepper diced
1 sweet yellow pepper diced
1 t ground fennel seed
1 med potato, peeled and diced
2 T lemon juice
2 15.5 oz can cannellini beans drained and rinsed.
Pepper to taste

In large saucepan, saute celery, onion, and garlic in oil until very soft but not brown. Remove from heat and blend with 1 c water. Process until smooth. Return to saucepan. Add the remaining water, broth, peppers, fennel, potato and lemon juice. Cover, bring to boil and reduce heat to simmer. Cook 15-20 min until potatoes are tender. Stir in beans and pepper. Cook over med heat until piping hot.

Serving Size: 6 servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user IRISHVEG1.