Sweet Potato, Leek and White Bean Chowder - Dynamite!!

1 cup dried white cannellini beans, soaked and drained

6 cups water

2 T vegetable oil

2 cups coarsely chopped leeks, well rinsed

2 cups carrots, diced

1 cup celery

2 or 3 garlic cloves

2 cups diced sweet potatoes, DO not peel

1 t dried thyme

1 t white pepper, I used black, it was all I had in the house

1 t salt

2 cups almond milk

1 1/2 cups corn kernels

2 T minced fresh dill or 1 T dried tarragon

Place beans and water in large saucepan and cook for 1 hour.
Drain, reserving 4 cups of the cooking liquid and set aside.

In another large saucepan, heat the oil, add the leeks, carrots, celery and garlic
and saute over medium heat for 7-10 min until veggies are tender.
Add the beans and reserved liquid, sweet potatoes and seasonings and bring to a summer.
Cook 20 min until potatoes are tender.  Add milk, corn and dill and return to simmer.
Serve hot!

This was really delicious!!