"By Christine Pittman of Cook the Story This bean soup has all the flavors usually found in Italian sausage but without the actual sausage, making it a tasty but healthy weeknight meal...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb. dry Great Northern Beans
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2 ribs of celery, finely chopped
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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3 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
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1 Tbsp. fennel seeds
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2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
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2 tsp. garlic powder
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¼ tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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6 Tbsp. finely grated parmesan cheese (opt)