Jacobs Cattle Gold Beans with Corn and Tomato

Ingredients

• 2 Cups Jacob's Cattle Gold Beans
• 8 Cups Vegetable Broth Or Water
• 3 1/2 Cups Fresh Corn Kernels, from 3 ears
• 1 Clove Garlic, sliced
• 3 Tablespoons Olive Or Grapeseed Oil, divided
• 3 Plum Tomatoes, cut lengthwise into eighths
• 2 Teaspoons Fresh Thyme, chopped
• 3 Ounces Smoked Cheese Such As Gouda Or Cheddar, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
• 3 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper , or more to taste
• Fine Sea Salt
• Fine Ground Black Pepper
• 8 Romaine Lettuce Leaves, washed and chopped