Old School Bean Soup: A Delicious Comfort Food Recipe

Get ready to cozy up with a hearty bowl of old school bean soup with wheat berries. This classic American comfort food recipe is packed with nutritious ingredients and bursting with flavors. With just a few simple steps, you can enjoy this delicious homemade soup in no time. Perfect for cold winter days or when you're in need of some wholesome comfort food.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried navy beans
• 1 cup dried Great Northern beans
• 1 cup dried pinto beans
• 1 cup dried black beans
• 1 cup dried kidney beans
• 1 cup dried red lentils
• 1 cup dried wheat berries
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 carrots, diced
• 3 celery stalks, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Rinse and sort all the dried beans and lentils. In a large bowl, cover them with water and let soak overnight.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic, bay leaves, dried thyme, dried rosemary, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well and cook for another minute.
4. Drain the soaked beans and lentils, then add them to the pot. Stir in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes.
5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the beans and lentils are tender.
6. Stir in the dried wheat berries and continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes, or until the wheat berries are cooked through and tender.
7. Remove the bay leaves from the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed.
8. Serve hot and enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of this old school bean soup with wheat berries.

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