Simple and aromatic, this is what used to be called a ΓÇ£pantry soup,ΓÇ¥ because it uses household staples. Feel free to add a touch of extra chopped fresh herbs with the parsley, such as thyme, fennel leaves, or sage.
Pick over, rinse, and soak:
1 cup large dried white beans, such as great Northern beans, or cannellini beans
Drain and place in a soup pot along with:
7 cups water
3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
8 cloves garlic, chopped or sliced
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the beans are tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Stir in: