- 1 cup dry great Northern beans
- 1 cup dry red kidney beans
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 sprig fresh sage, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Place the great Northern and kidney beans in a bowl. Add cold water to cover by 2 inches. Cover and let stand overnight.
- Drain the beans and place in an ovenproof Dutch oven. Add the broth, water, garlic, oil, sage, and pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Cover and bake for 1 hour and 45 minutes, or until the beans are very creamy and tender. (Add a little more water during baking, if needed.)