Italian White Bean Stew

Instructions

1. Soak beans in water overnight. Drain and throw away soaking water.
2. In large-size soup pot add olive oil and turn heat to a medium. Add onions and cook 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir constantly.
3. Add 8 cups water, drained beans, kosher salt, thyme, oregano, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil. Add carrots and reduce heat to a simmer. Let simmer 30 minutes. Add diced ham (or pork belly) and red pepper flakes. Cook another 30 minutes. Add more water if needed.
4. Remove from heat, remove bay leaf and serve warm.
5. Serve with crusty Italian bread.
6. Serves 4
7. Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 70 Minutes Total Time: 100 Minutes
8. "Work With What You Got!"
9. © Victoria Hart Glavin Tiny New York Kitchen © 2016 All Rights Reserved

• Servings : 4
• Ready in : 100 Minutes
• Recipe Type : Stews