Soldier Beans with Rosemary
-Soak 1 pound of Soldier beans from 3-12 hours (beans are fresh so soaking can be brief).
-Finely chop the following;
3 cloves of garlic
1 onion
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary.
-In a large ovenproof pot, heat 2 TBS olive oil and then add the chopped garlic, onions and rosemary.
-Sauté for 5 minutes, then add the drained beans, 8 cups chicken broth or water and 1 tsp sea salt.
-Bring to a boil on the stove and then put them in the oven until the beans are buttery and soft, about 1.5 to 2 hours.
-Stir in 2 TBS butter (optional) and serve warm.