Cooking dried beans might seem a little intimidating the first time you try it, but it's really quite easy. First, you'll empty your package of beans into a colander and sort through them for any rocks or debris. Rinse them well.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eA lot of people prefer to soak their beans overnight, but it's usually not necessary. This white bean soup features no-soak beans that come out nice and tender, so give my method a try!