I use the crock pot to cook beans all the time--especially for black or white bean soup. I don't soak them, I just rinse them, dump them in the crockpot and cover with a kettle full of hot water. Usually I add a by leaf, salt, and a clove of garlic. 4-6 hours later they are perfect. Awesome because they don't boil over and I don't have to stir them.
White bean soup--bag white beans cooked as above. In separate pan, saute 1 small onion, 5 or 6 sliced carrots, 1/2 bunch sliced celery (I do these in the food processor in 2 min) until soft. add 2 cloves minced garlic and handful fresh chopped rosemary. cook a couple minutes more. add to the beans when done along with salt and pepper to taste and a splash sherry vinegar. let stand for an hour or two before serving.
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