Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/4           cup  chopped onion
  1                     garlic clove -- minced
  2        tablespoons  olive oil
     1/2         pound  dried great northern beans -- white navy or
                        -- cannellini
  2             quarts  water
  2                     bay leaves
  1           teaspoon  dried basil
  1               dash  salt and pepper
  2             medium  scallions -- chopped
  2        tablespoons  minced fresh parsley

Preparation:

In a large saucepan, saut‚‚ the onion and garlic in the oil for 5 minutes. Add the beans, water, bay leaves, and basil; stir well. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and let simmer. Continue to cook the soup for 2 hours or until beans are tender. Add water (if necessary), salt, and pepper; mix well. In a blender or food processor, puree the mixture. Return the soup back to the saucepan and serve hot. Garnish with scallions and parsley. 6 servings/Serving size: 1 cup

Nutritional Information:

174 Calories (kcal); 5g Total Fat; (25% calories from fat); 9g Protein; 25g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 46mg Sodium