Mediterranean Leeks And Three Bean Soup Recipe

• 1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 x leeks coarsely minced
• 2 x celery stalks coarsely minced
• 2 x garlic cloves chopped
• 4 c. chicken broth
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp marjoram
• 1 x bay leaf Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 c. cooked (or possibly canned) kidney beans
• 1 1/2 c. cooked (or possibly canned) garbanzo beans
• 1 lb string beans cut 1" pcs

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