Dutch Vegetable Cheese Soup Recipe

• 1 c. dry white beans
• Water
• 1/2 c. butter
• 4 leeks, sliced
• 4 stalks celery, sliced
• 2 med. onions, sliced
• 1/2 pound (1/2 of a sm.) cabbage, shredded
• 4 c. chicken stock or possibly water
• 1 tbsp. minced fresh parsley
• 3 tbsp. whipping cream
• 1 1/2 c. shredded Edam or possibly Cheddar cheese
• 1/2-1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly grnd black pepper

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