Tuscan White Bean Stew

Ingredients

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Onion

1 large, chopped

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Carrots

2, peeled and diced

Celery

2 stalks, diced

White beans

2 cans (15 ounces each), drained and rinsed

Vegetable broth

4 cups

Thyme

1 teaspoon, dried

Rosemary

1 teaspoon, dried

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté until it's soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery to the pot. Continue to cook the vegetables, stirring occasionally, for another 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the drained and rinsed white beans, vegetable broth, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 45 minutes.
6. After simmering, check the beans for tenderness. If needed, continue to simmer the stew until the beans are to your liking.
7. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed, then serve the stew hot. Enjoy it on its own, or pair it with a slice of crusty bread for a truly comforting meal.