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Look for black soy beans in the organic section of major supermarkets. If you can't find them, substitute canned black beans or shelled edamame.
Cooking Light DECEMBER 2002
Combine wheat berries and 2 cups hot water in a bowl; let stand 1 hour.
Drain mixture through a sieve over a bowl, reserving 1 1/2 cups of the soaking liquid.
Combine wheat berries, 4 cups water, and salt in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes. Remove from pan.
Add oil to pan; heat over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, celery, carrot, and rosemary; sauté 5 minutes.
Add the reserved soaking liquid and wheat berry mixture to pan; bring to a boil. Stir in cabbage and pepper. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add tomatoes; simmer mixture for 10 minutes or until the wheat berries are tender, stirring occasionally. Add soy beans; bring to a boil. Cook mixture for 10 minutes or until thick. Stir in chopped parsley.
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