Miso Brothy Beans

Ingredients

• 1 lb of dried White Runner beans , rinsed (soaking optional)
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large red onion, cut through with skin left on
• 1 shallot, cut through lengthwise with skin left on
• 1 head of garlic, halved crosswise
• 1/4 teaspoon of chili flakes
• 1 bay leaf
• Bunch of thyme
• 1 tablespoon of white miso
• Water - ~10 cups or enough to cover the beans
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt, add more as needed
• Optional: Parmesan rind + 1/4 lemon