1 Kombu is a type of dried edible seaweed. You can find it in your local health food store or on the internet. The benefits of using kombu when you cook your beans are that it speeds cooking time, softens the beans, and enhances the flavor of the soup. It is also reputed to make beans more digestible. Don't worry—you can't find kombu, you can still make this soup!
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