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Three-Bean Soup

2 TBS vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
1 can navy beans, rinsed
1 can black beans, rinsed
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, or water
1 can Great Northern beans, rinsed

1. Heat oil in a large pot and saute the onion 2-3 minutes, or until soft. Add navy beans, black beans, and garlic. Continue stirring 8-10 minutes. Stir in 1 cup broth.

2. Meanwhile, blend Great Northern beans and remaining 1 cup broth in a food processor or blender. Pour puree into soup. Thin with more broth or water, if necessary.

3. Eat.

-Vegetarian Times, Nov./Dec. 2005

BONUS

Vegan Waffles

What makes them vegan? They use applesauce instead of eggs. Pretty simple.

1 3/4 cup flour (always get unbleached flour)
2 tsp baking powder
1 TBS sugar
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup applesauce
1 3/4 cup milk (soymilk, silknog, whatever)
1/2 cup vegetable oil

1. Mix dry ingredients.

2. Combine applesauce and milk. Stir into dry mix. Stir in oil. Pour into wafflemaker. You know what to do from here.

-adapted recipe from internet