List of items needed:
1 pound of dried white beans
8 cups of water
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 big onion, cut into small pieces.
2 pieces of celery, cut into small pieces
2 carrots, cut into small pieces.
4 pieces of garlic, finely chopped
1 piece of smoked ham hock
2 leaves from the bay tree
1 teaspoon of dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon of black pepper powder
1 small spoon of salt, or as much as you like.
1 cup of chopped potatoes (if desired)
1 cup of chopped kale or spinach, if desired.
Directions:
