Fassoulada (bean Soup)

Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 lb navy beans
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic (optional)
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato puree
• 3 quarts water
• 1 cup chopped parsley
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 soak beans in hot water to cover for 30 minutes. saute onion, garlic, carrot, and celery in oil until limp.
• 2 add tomato puree and water. bring to a boil. add drained beans and salt and pepper.
• 3 simmer for about 2 hours, or until beans are tender. add parsley after 1 3/4 hours.