White Bean Spread

Ingredients

• 2 cups Great Northern or cannellini beans, soaked overnight in 6 cups of water to cover and 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried basil or pesto
• 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil