Winter White Bean Soup

Pictured: bean soup starter served in roasted acorn squash (with Cornish game hen).

Original recipe from Animal Vegetable Miracle.

This is the perfect starter to keep frozen in meal sizes for a last minute dinner.  Served hot with some crunchy toast, this is my current favorite cold weather comfort.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 c dry white beans, soaked and drained
• 6 cloves garlic
• 2 t thyme
• 2 t sage
• 2 t rosemary
• 2 t salt

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients and cover amply with water.  
2. Bring to boil over medium heat and simmer until beans are done, adding more water if necessary.
3. Freeze in 1- or 2-cup increments to be mixed with vegetables for a quick soup, or serve in roasted squash halves.