Near-Cast White Bean Soup
["2 c. dried white beans", "6 c. water", "1 onion", "1 clove garlic", "2 Tbsp. olive oil", "1 can tomatoes", "1/2 tsp. thyme or marjoram", "carrots", "celery", "potatoes"]
["Cover beans with water and bring to boil.", "Boil for 2 minutes. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.", "Saute onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes.", "Add to beans with other ingredients.", "Cook, covered, until beans are tender.", "Mash beans slightly and serve.", "Makes about 1 1/2-quarts."]
["white beans", "water", "onion", "clove garlic", "olive oil", "tomatoes", "thyme", "carrots", "celery", "potatoes"]