Bean Soup Recipe for Large Families

3  ½ Tbsp Canola oil  

2 cups Onions, fresh, diced 

¼ cup Garlic, fresh, minced 

1 ¾ cups Red bell peppers, fresh 

10 oz Green chilies, canned    

½ tsp Black pepper, ground  

2 ½ tsp Oregano, dried  

2 Tab. Old Bay Seasoning

8 cups Vegetable broth

8 cups Water

2- 15 oz. cans Tomatoes, diced, undrained 

5- 15 oz. cans Great northern beans, drained, rinsed OR 4 lb Great northern beans, dry, cooked 

Heat oil in a large stock pot.  Add onions, garlic, bell peppers, green chilies, black pepper, oregano, and Old Bay seasoning. Simmer uncovered over medium–high heat for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add vegetable broth, water, tomatoes, and 3 cans (3 lbs) beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes. Set aside.  Purée remaining beans with an immersion mixer in a large bowl for 3–5 minutes until mixture has a smooth consistency. Add puréed beans to soup mixture. Stir well until soup has a thick consistency. 

Makes 25 (1 cup) servings.

Source: Child Nutrition Recipe Box