INGREDIENTS:

* 2 tbsps olive oil
* 3 cloves garlic, sliced very thin
* 1 cup tomato sauce
* 2 cups water
* 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
* 1 tsp dried thyme, or 3-4 sprigs of fresh
* 1 can (15-oz) butter beans, drained
* 1 can (15-oz) white cannellini beans, drained
* 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
* 1 lemon, juiced
* salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

PREPARATION:
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil and garlic slices on medium-low heat, until the garlic begins to sizzle. Cook for about 1 minute, being careful not to brown the garlic. Add the tomato sauce, water, pepper flakes, thyme, and beans. Turn up heat to medium-high and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in the shrimp, and simmer for 3-4 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked. Turn off the heat, add the lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot in bowls with bread.