Ingredients
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1 lb dried white bean, soaked overnight
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1 large yellow onion, peeled & roughly chopped
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3 carrots, peeled & sliced
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3 stalks celery, strings removed & sliced
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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5 tablespoons olive oil
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2 bay leaves
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1 handful fresh flat-leaf parsley
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salt, to taste
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fresh ground black pepper, to taste
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3 red ripe tomatoes, peeled seeded & roughly chopped or 1 (15 ounce) can peeled tomatoes
Instructions
- Drain beans and place in large saucepan.
- Cover with cold water and bring to a boil, skimming off any froth with a slotted spoon.
- Add all other ingredients except salt and pepper.
- Simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until tender.
- Allow to cool slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve.