Creamy Haricot Bean And Root Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb haricot beans
• 1/2 lb onions
• 1 lb turnips
• 2 carrots
• 2 stalks celery
• 1 tsp mixed herbs
• 1/2 oz parsley
• 1 oz butter
• 2 quarts water
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. 1 Soak haricot beans in cold water overnight.
2. 2 Cut up vegetables and place in a pot with beans, water, butter, herbs, salt, and pepper.
3. 3 Cook gently for 3.5 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender.
4. 4 Rub the soup through a sieve, adding more water if needed.
5. 5 Return to saucepan, stir in chopped parsley, boil briefly, and serve.