White Beans And Vegetables

Name: White Beans And Vegetables
Ingredients: 1 lb great northern bean, dried (can also use white beans or navy beans); 7 cups water; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 cups potatoes, diced; 1 cup carrot, diced; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 2 -3 cups tomatoes, chopped (fresh or canned work well); 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 teaspoon pepper

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 lb great northern bean, dried (can also use white beans or navy beans)
7 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups potatoes, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 -3 cups tomatoes, chopped (fresh or canned work well)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1

Rinse and sort dried beans and place in a large soup pot.
2

Add water and soak overnight(or use package directions for quick method).
3

After soaking (do not drain) add salt and bring to a boil.
4

Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1-1 1/2 hours, until nearly tender.
5

Add remaining ingredients.
6

Return to a boil.
7

Cover and simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
8

Serve with fresh, warm bread.
9

NOTE: Leftovers from this dish can be served cold on lettuce leaves for a salad. Garnish with lemon slices and tomato wedges.