Quick White Bean Soup - DSM

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried white beans (such as navy, great northern, or cannellini), soaked overnight
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• Freshly ground pepper
• 4 cups vegetable stock or water
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1–2 cups chopped fresh spinach
• Salt to taste
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• Basil pesto (optional)