White bean and pasta soup

A lovely very thick soup (based on this one). Best served with bread and olive oil.

abt 2T olive oil
2 long sprigs rosemary
1T thyme
2 bay leaves
dash red pepper flakes
1 onion, chopped
1-2 carrots, chopped
3-4 ribs celery, chopped
2 (15oz) cans white beans, drained
1T minced garlic
3T nutritional yeast
 1T salt (or less)
7c water
8-10oz orzo pasta

Put olive oil in soup pot. Add rosemary, thyme, bay leaves (broken in half), red pepper, onion, carrots, and celery. In separate bow stir together water, garlic, yeast, and salt. Stir constantly over high heat until onion is clear and beginning to brown. Add water mixture and beans. Bring to boil and add pasta. Reduce heat slightly and cook 8-10 minutes, until pasta is tender. Remove from heat and serve.

Simple white bean casserole

This casserole is fast and delicious. Serve with a salad for a complete and easy weeknight dinner.
2 15oz cans white kidney beans, drained
1 15oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 6oz fried onions
1tsp thyme
1tsp sage
pepper to taste

heat tomatoes, beans, thyme, sage and pepper in saucepan on medium heat, stirring frequently until boiling. Mix in 2/3 of onions and spread in 2qt casserole dish. Top with remaining onions. Bake covered at 350degress for 15 minutes.

Pasta bean salad

This is a great salad that can be made quickly and is perfect for summer dinners. Feel free to add other vegetables as available.

8oz macaroni or salad pasta, cooked and cooled
1 can white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2-3 tomatoes, diced
1/4c finely diced red onion
1-2 dill pickles, diced
2-3T prepared mustard
1T olive oil
1T raspberry vinegar or other vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Chill before serving.

kidney bean cabbage soup

1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 15oz can white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 25oz can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
8-10oz mushrooms, sliced
1/2 head cabbage, chopped
2-3T olive oil
1tsp dried oregano
1qt vegetable broth

Saute onion and oregano in oil until onion starts to become clear. Add mushrooms and saute 1-2 minutes further. Add broth and both colors of beans and bring to a boil. Add cabbage and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Serve hot.

Pasta with onion and white kidney beans in a tomato sauce

1 28oz can crushed tomatoes
1 15 oz white kidney beans, rinsed (sometimes called cannellini beans)
2T olive oil
2T apple juice
1/4t dried oregano
1/4t red pepper flakes
1 small onion
12oz Farfalle (bow tie) or other mid-sized pasta

heat water for pasta. mix all ingredients except pasta and onion in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, reduce to a low boil. Cook pasta and drain. coarsely dice onion and add to sauce for last 2 minutes. Mix sauce and pasta, serve. About 20 minutes. Add more red pepper flakes for a spicier sauce.