Near-Cast White Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. dried white beans
6 c. water
1 onion
1 clove garlic
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 can tomatoes
1/2 tsp. thyme or marjoram
carrots
celery
potatoes

Preparation

Cover beans with water and bring to boil.
Boil for 2 minutes. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
Saute onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes.
Add to beans with other ingredients.
Cook, covered, until beans are tender.
Mash beans slightly and serve.
Makes about 1 1/2-quarts.