Braised White Bean Stew

A hearty and comforting stew made with tender braised white beans, vegetables, and aromatic herbs.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried white beans
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Rinse and soak the dried white beans overnight

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat

Add diced onion, carrots, and celery

Cook until softened, about 5 minutes

Add minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary

Cook for another 2 minutes

Stir in soaked white beans, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low

Cover and simmer for 1

5 to 2 hours, or until beans are tender

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving