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• 1 cup mixed beans (Chick peas, red & white kidney, black beans)
• 3-4 tsp. Creative Affair
• 1-2 bay leaves
• 3 tbs. oil (Canola or Olive)
• 6 cups of water*
• 2-3 green onions, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

1. for canned beans, wash and drain; dry beans should be prepare per directions on the package
2. in a large enough pot to hold all the ingredients add oil and beans
3. sauté oven medium-low heat until tender
4. add Creative Affair, stir and sauté an additional 2-3 minutes
5. add water and bay leaves, raise heat to high to bring to a boil
6. add salt and pepper to taste
7. reduce heat and simmer to reduce water to achieve desired taste

Garnish bean soup with chopped scallions/green onions.  For spicy bean soup add a few drops of hot sauce or chili flakes.

* You can substitute chicken stock for water in your bean soup, but taste before adding salt.