Date: 22 Jul 93 14:40:57 -0900 From: "Ari Kornfeld" Subject: RECIPE: Easy Tomato Bean Soup 2:26 PM It's funny how once you change eating habits you forget about old recipes. anyway, this is an old favorite of mine that just so happens to be fat free. I made it last night and it tasted great. The recipe is adapted from a book called "cooking for one is fun" which is an adaptation of NYT recipes for smaller portions. This recipe scales to any size. 1 can "new england" baked beans (make sure it doesn't have lard in it.) 1 can stewed tomatoes 1 can water bay leaf your favorite soup-herbs & spices Just dump it all in a pot, bring to a boil, then simmer for anywhere from 45minute to 1.5hours. Longer cooking = thicker soup, mushier beans. Tastes even better after a day or so (remember to refridge and reheat ;-) Suggested h&s: whole pepper corns, fresh garlic, tarragon, chili pepper... Variations: use "flavored" stewed tomatoes such as mexican- & italian-style The soup also taste great over rice.