White Bean Soup

By PamCallan

Ingredients

• 2 cans cannelloni beans
• 1 bay leaf
• 5 tbsp olive oil
• 1 med onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 celery, finely chopped
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
• 3 cups boiling water
• salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Heat beans and bay leaf for awhile.
Mash some of beans.
Heat oil, onions until soft, add carrots and celery and cook 5 more minutes.
Stir in tomatoes, garlic and thyme and cook 6-8 min
Pour in boiling water, pour in beans, season with salt and pepper.
Simmer 10-15 minutes.