New England Bean Chowder
12 ounces Randall Great Northern Beans, drained and rinsed
5 cups water
1 onion, chopped
1 cup celery, cut in small dice
1 cup carrot, cut in small dice
1 1/2 cups potato, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
1 cup fresh or canned drained tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
Add the Randall Beans, vegetables, salt, cayenne pepper to water and cook for 30 to 45 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Remove 1 cup soup and purée.
Stir the milk and yeast gradually into the purée, then slowly stir this back into the soup pot. Cook over low heat uncovered, stirring until soup thickens slightly and is heated through.
Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serves 6.