Recipe: Marry Me White Beans
Ingredients:
- 2 cups dried white beans (like cannellini or great northern beans), soaked overnight and drained
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)