White Bean Soup

I love bean soups...they're just so easy and inexpensive. This one is perfect comfort food for a chilly day!

• Ready In: 3 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1  large red onion, diced
• 1  stalk celery, diced
• 1  garlic clove
• 1 1⁄2 cups dried navy beans, soaked overnight
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 4  cups  chicken stock
•  thyme
•  oregano
•  basil
•  parsley
•  salt
•  pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Heat oil in large pot over med-high heat.
2. Add onions, celery, and garlic; cook for 5 minute.
3. Add beans and remaining ingredients; mix well.
4. Season to taste, cover, and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking covered 3 hrs or until beans are tender.
6. Stir often (every 15 min or so).
7. ENJOY!