Bean Soup Freezes well. Cut recipe in half if this is too much soup for you. 1 pound (2 cups dry) beans (any combo, including mixed) 2 medium onions, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped equivalent volume of shredded carrot corn, other vegetables (optional) canned tomatoes (optional) 4 cloves garlic 8 cups veggie broth Put beans and broth in instant pot. Pressure cook for 35 minutes (use "bean" button). Release pressure naturally. Test largest beans for doneness and cook 5 more minutes if needed. On stovetop, saute onion, carrot, celery, and other veggies to desired level. Add garlic at the end - don't let it get dark brown. Add vegetables to pot. Add thyme and sage (~1 tsp each) or seasonings of your choice Slow cook for 2-3 hours. When done, check and add salt if needed. Serve with corn bread.