Ingredients

1 pound dry white beans

1 large onion,diced

8 medium plum tomatoes,peeled and diced

2 clove garlic clove,minced

2 leaf bay leaf

5 cup water

2 cup fat-free chicken broth

1/4 cup olive oil

2 inch piece of orange rind

salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Drain and rinse beans that have been soaking overnight. Place in a pot cover with water and simmer till tender. Drain and set aside. Add olive oil in pot, saute diced onion 2 minutes add minced garlic saute 1 minute. Add diced tomatoes and chicken broth,and the beans stir, bring to boil then simmer till beans are very soft,add water if needed. Salt and pepper to taste.