Senator's Navy Bean Soup
Serves:
Ingredients:
1
c
Dried navy beans
1
tb
Olive oil
3/4
c
Diced onion
1/4
c
Diced carrot
1/4
c
Diced celery
5
c
Vegetable stock
1/2
ts
Thyme
Salt and pepper; as desired
3
tb
Lemon juice
Method:
COVER THE BEANS with cold water and soak overnight.
The next day, drain and discard water.
Place oil in a 2-quart pot over medium heat and add the onions, carrots and celery.
Cook for 5 minutes.
Add the broth, beans, thyme, salt and pepper.
Cover, reduce heat to low and cook until beans are soft, about 1 1/2 hours.
Add lemon juice and serve.