Soupe au Pistou

Name: Soupe au Pistou
Ingredients: 8 oz. (250 g) dried white beans, rinsed and soaked in water to cover overnight; 8 oz. (250 g) dried kidney beans, rinsed and soaked in water to cover overnight; 1 bay leaf; 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil; 8 oz. (250 g) haricots verts, cut into 3/8-inch (1-cm) pieces; 4 tomatoes, peeled, halved, seeded and diced; 3 zucchini, diced; 3 onions, thinly sliced; 2 carrots, peeled and diced; 1 leek, white and pale green parts, thinly sliced; 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 6 cups (1.5 l) water; A few sprigs fresh thyme; Fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 cup (4 1/2 oz./140 g) small elbow macaroni