1 pound navy beans, soaked and cooked.
Leave these in their cooking liquid and set aside.
2-3 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
8 baby carrots(fat ones), chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
5 garlic cloves, smashed
Combine in saucepan and cook over medium heat til softened.
1 can diced tomatoes
dash of oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
few shakes liquid smoke
Add to veggies and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Combine with beans and 8 cups of water or so.
1 bunch kale, shredded
Add kale and let wilt, about 10 minutes.
1 sourdough sub roll or french bread, about 2-3 cups torn.
Add bread and simmer for about 20 minutes on med-low. Adjust seasonings, salt and pepper. Let sit for 20 minutes and serve with Parmesan cheese. YUM!
