Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 1 pound dry gigantes beans (soaked overnight)
  • 2 medium yellow onions (peeled and chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (peeled and smashed)
  • 2 14.5-ounce cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetarian chicken broth (or water)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Crusty bread (black pepper, and more olive oil for serving)

Instruction

  • Boil the beans for 10 minutes.
  • Place all of the ingredients in the bowl of a large slow cooker. Cook for 4-6 hours on high, or 8-10 hours on low. Taste and add more salt as needed.
  • Serve with toasted crusty bread. Garnish with freshly ground black pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.