How Do You Cook Great Northern Beans: My Easy Comfort Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup Great Northern beans, dried
• 4 cups water (for soaking and cooking)
• 1 teaspoon salt (add to taste)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 bay leaf
• Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
• Optional: fresh herbs (like thyme or parsley) for garnish