1 can Great Northern or other white beans
If you want to cook your own beans, see the directions below
2 cups peeled, cubed potatoes
1 fennel bulb, sliced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 - 3 carrots, peeled and sliced thinly on the diagonal
1 Tbsp olive oil or other vegetable oil
1 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried basil OR 1 Tbsp fresh minced
1 tsp dried marjoram OR 1 Tbsp fresh minced
1/2 tsp dried thyme, OR several fresh sprigs
1/2 tsp dried ground fennel seed
1/4 tsp paprika
1 pinch turmeric
6 cups boiling water or unsalted soup stock
1 Tbsp soy sauce or Braggs Liquid Aminos
Fresh ground black pepper and salt to taste
2 Tbsp minced fennel leaves (feathery tops) as garnish