Susan's Recipes
Detoxifying - "Adzuki Bean Soup"
from the bookThe Ciminelli Solution, A 7 Day Plan For Radiant Skin
2 cups Adzuki beans, soaked in water overnight
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
2 quarts chicken or vegetable stock in water
sea salt
freshly ground white pepper
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Drain the beans, place the beans, along with 5 cups of cold water in a large heavy bottom pot and bring to a boil. Cook 1 hour or until tender. Drain beans and set aside. In a stockpot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, celery, cumin, turmeric and saute until tender, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute. Add the beans, stock and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer an additional 25 minutes or until beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
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