Recipe Of The Week: Green Bean Soup

Green Bean Soup

 

1 cup of chopped onions or leaks

2 Tablespoons of butter

2 cups of cut green beans

1 1/2 cups of diced potatoes

1 cup of sliced carrots

1 cup of uncooked macaroni

2 quarts of water or broth

1 teaspoon of salt (or to taste)

1 teaspoon of basil

1/4 teaspoon of pepper

 

Saute the onions or leeks in the butter in a large kettle.  When they start to brown add the remaining ingredients.  Bring to a boil then simmer approximately 45 minutes.