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Subscriber Services Subscribe Renew Free Sample Newsstand Locations Books Advertise Contribute Our Blog Editor's Commentary Back Issues Our Writers RSS Feed Return to Home Page Stay informed with a free e-letter from Natural Life's publisher Life Media. Type in your email address. Here's a sample.   Thirty-four years of leading-edge, inspiring articles about green living. Green Living Sustainable Homes Frugal Living Natural Parenting Life Learning Organic Gardening Healthy Living July/August 2010 May/June 2010 March/April 2010 January/February 2010 November/December 2009 September/October 2009 July/August 2009 May/June 2009 March/April 2009 January/February 2009 from Natural Life magazine, January/February, 2009 Kidney-Fortifying Black Bean Soup 2 cups dried black beans 1 carrot 3-1/2 cups water 2 tsp savory One-inch strip of wakame seaweed Zest of a large orange 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 tbsp brown miso 1 yellow onion   Rinse the beans, cover with water and let soak for several hours. Discard the water and place in saucepan with 3-1/2 cups of water and seaweed. Bring to a boil, cover and then simmer for 1-1/2 hours over very low heat until tender. Chop vegetables and sauté in olive oil until slightly soft. Add vegetables, orange zest and savory to beans. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes or until the beans are soft. Remove from heat and stir in miso. Add water to preferred consistency, or puree in a blender. Serve hot with fresh lemon juice and a garnish of parsley. Serves six as a meal. Copyright © 1976 - 2010 Life Media |  About Us  |  Contact  |  Subscribe  |  Advertise  |  Contribute  | |  Sustainability Statement  |  Ethics Statement  |  Privacy Policy  |