White bean stew

1 cup white beans, uncooked
2 carrots, diced
1 onion, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 tablespoons barley or brown rice
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Combine all ingredients into gallon freezer bag; freeze. Thaw in fridge overnight, add 6 cups water, and cook on low 8 hours.

Serves 4–6

Prep time: 15 minutes

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