White bean Heaven

Garlicky White Beans and Greens 









Soak 4 cups of white beans overnight in plenty of water (I used great northern beans)
10-12 cups of water
2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
3 bay leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil  *** OR USE Three CANS OF CANNED WHITE BEANS


4 cups of baby spinach or dark green of your choice
2 cups of sliced mushrooms
1 Tbsp of olive oil
1 small onions, diced
6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
3 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 cup of tomato paste
Sea Salt and Pepper
2 Cups of veggie stock ( if your using canned beans)


Rinse and drain your beans, then add to a large pot. Add 10-12 cups of water, the smashed garlic cloves, bay leaves and olive oil.
Bring to a boil and turn down heat to a low simmer. Simmer until beans are soft and tender. How long this takes will depend on how old your beans are, and what type you are using, but it should generally take about 1 1/2 hours.


Saute onion and mushrooms in a little bit of oive oil for about 5 minutes, add garlic and cook another minute or so. 
Add tomato paste and oregano while continually stirring. Add beans to this mixture or if your using canned 
beans, then add the veggie stock, and cook for 10 minutes. Using a immersion blender,blend a small
portion of the beans to thicken soup. Add spinach, salt and pepper and cook another 5-10 minutes or so.