Two-Bean Stew

1 c Water or vegetable broth

2 md Scrubbed potatoes, chopped

2 md Carrots, chopped

2 md Onions, chopped

2 c Other vegetables, chopped -(eg, turnip, celery, -kohlrabi)

2 ts Tamari soy sauce

2 To 3 bay leaves

2 ts Each thyme, marjoram, and -garlic powder

1 To 2 tomatoes or sweet red -pepper, chopped

1/2 c Flour

3/4 c Water

1/2 c Minced fresh parsley or -frozen green peas -Salt and pepper to taste In large Dutch oven or heavy saucepan, place drained liquid from beans. Set beans aside. Add water, cover and bring to boil. Add vegetables, soy sauce and herbs. Cover, bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 8 minutes, or until veggies are still a little crunchy. Add beans and tomatoes to cooked veggies. Cover, and bring to boil. Combine flour and water in jar with tight fitting lid. Shake well, then slowly add mixture to hot stew, stirring while it thickens. Add parsley, reduce heat, and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Adjust seasonings to taste. Makes

6 hearty servings,

1 1/2 cups each. Per serving:

303 cal,

10 g fiber,

15 g protein,

3 g fat, no cholesterol