A savory four bean soup recipe chock-full of a variety of beans, with garlic, tomatoes, and herbs. The perfect antidote to a chilly day. Serve it with buttered cornbread and a crisp salad.
½ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper, plus additional as needed
Methods/Steps
Drain and rinse all beans and set aside.
Heat vegetable oil in a soup pot over medium heat, add onion, carrots, and celery, and cook, stirring, about 5 minutes, until vegetables are soft but not browned. Add garlic and dried herbs and cook, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes more.