Mediterranean White Bean Soup

Directions

Place the beans in a large pot with the water.

Cover and cook over medium heat for 1 hour.

Add the onion and garlic and continue to cook until the beans are tender, 1 to 1½ hours.

Add the potatoes and cook another 20 minutes.

Add the remaining ingredients and cook for about 10 more minutes.

Note: if you soak the beans overnight, the total cooking time may be reduced by 30 minutes.