What's in it?
Nearly half a kilogram.Using uncooked navy beans
45 cubic meters of water, room temperature.
As much salt as you like.
Extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons.
1 big, coarsely sliced yellow onion.
finely sliced two little carrots.
Roughly cut two ribs of celery.
Roughly chop two medium cloves of garlic.
Fresh thyme; I used two stems.
Parsley, finely chopped.
A single bay leaf.
Two big hocks of smoked ham.
Cracked black pepper, freshly picked.
Step one of preparation is to fill a 4-quart saucier with water and beans. Add salt to taste. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and remove from heat; let it settle for one hour. When they are dry, set them aside.
