Easy White Bean Soup

• Cannellini Beans1 lb
• Onions2 medium
• Vegetable Oil2 tablespoons
• Red Pepper2 medium
• Tomato Puree1/3 cup
• Carrots2 medium
• Water6 cups
• Dried Mint1 tsp
• Thyme1/2 tsp
• Summer Savoury1 tsp
• Black Pepper1 tsp
• Salt1 tsp
• ParsleyGarnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Place beans in a large pot and cover with cold water.

2. 2

   Soak for at least 4 hours or overnight.

3. 3

   Drain and rinse, before you use in the soup.

4. 4

   Chop one of the onions and leave the other one whole.

5. 5

   Chop carrots.

6. 6

   Heat oil on a large pot over medium heat.

7. 7

   Add the onion and carrots.

8. 8

   Cook for 2 minutes.

9. 9

   Add beans, water, peppers, head of onion, salt, pepper, summer savory, mint, thyme, Vegeta and tomato puree.

10. 10

    Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.

11. 11

    Remove the peppers and whole onion.

12. 12

    Mash the onion.

13. 13

    Peel peppers and chop.

14. 14

    Return to the pot.

15. 15

    Add more salt and pepper, if needed.

16. 16

    Garnish with chopped parsley.

17. 17

    Serve.