Please provide the text you would like me to simplify. Cook the beans.
If you are using dried beans, wash them well and leave them in water overnight. If you're in a hurry, you can quickly soak the beans by boiling them for 2 minutes, then leaving them for 1 hour before draining them.
If you are using canned beans, just pour out the liquid and wash them.
Please provide the text you would like me to simplify. Cook the vegetables in a pan with a little oil.
Warm the olive oil in a big pot on medium heat. Put the chopped onion in the pan and cook for around 5 minutes until it is tender. Put the garlic in and cook for one more minute.
Put the carrot slices in and cook for 3-4 more minutes, stirring sometimes.
Please provide the text you would like me to simplify. Make the soup.
Put the beans that have been soaked in water or canned beans, along with the vegetable broth, into the pot. Add the bay leaf, thyme, and a little salt and pepper. Heat the soup until it boils, then lower the heat and put a lid on the pot.
Let it cook for around 1.5 to 2 hours with dried beans, or 30-40 minutes with canned beans, until the beans are soft. From time to time, make sure to check and add more broth or water if necessary.
Please provide the text you would like me to simplify. Complete the soup.
After the beans are done cooking, take out the bay leaf. Try the soup and add more salt and pepper if necessary. If you want more flavor, add some lemon juice.
Serve the soup hot and add fresh parsley on top, if you like. "Enjoy with a piece of crunchy bread!"
Suggestions and Different Options:
Are you a vegetarian or vegan? This soup is vegetarian and vegan when made with vegetable broth. For a version without vegetables, you can use chicken broth.
Soup with a thicker texture: To make the soup thicker, mix a small part of it in a blender, then add it back to the pot.
Additional Taste: You can sprinkle some smoked paprika, cumin, or a little bit of chopped ham to add more taste.
Benefits for Health:
This soup is full of protein, fiber, and vitamins. Beans give you plant-based protein, and carrots provide vitamin A, which is good for your eyes and immune system. It is a nutritious and satisfying meal.