Organic Granny

  This delicious bean-sauerkraut soup preserves the probiotics by adding in, and blending, sauerkraut at the end of the cooking process. I am very cognizant of the delicacy of the enzymes in the sauerkraut, and am reluctant to cook the heck out of it as a result. I am so happy for the Vita-Mix that allows me to add the sauerkraut at the end and to "cook" without undue heat (through the friction of its motor-driven rotor at 240 mph). Other high speed  Ingredients: 1-2 tablespoons Olive Oil (or 2 cubes Golden Bouillion ) 1 large Onion, chopped 3 ribs of Celery, chopped 4 large Carrots, chopped 2 cups cooked Beans (your choice) 2 cups Tomato Spaghetti Sauce or Stewed Tomatoes 8 cups Vegetable Broth or Water 2 cups Sauerkraut 1-2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme herb, or to taste METHOD:  **In a large soup pot, heat the Oil and saute the Onion and Celery until golden (alternatively, use bouillion and 1/2 cup warm water for oil-free cooking) **Add the Carrots, Beans, Tomato Sauce, and Ve...