From the kitchen of Diomira Putano
The NIGHT BEFORE soak:
1/2 lb great northern beans
enough water to cover beans
The next day:
Boil the beans for 15 minutes.
Throw out water.
Boil again with:
2 qt water
for 15 minutes & keep water.
In a pan:
6 Tbsp oil
garlic
Brown garlic.
Take garlic out.
Add:
the beans
1 3/4 c potatoes, cubed
3/4 c celery, sliced
1 lb spinach– just rinse & put in
14 1/2 oz can strained tomatoes
2 qt water from the beans
1/2 qt additional water
Cook slowly for 1 hr 20 min.
After it cools off add:
1 1/2 c COOKED rice