Fassoulada (Greek Bean Soup)

1 lb Dried navy beans
2 Onions; chopped
2 Celery stalks with leaves chopped
2 Carrots; scraped & diced
4 Sprigs fresh parsley;chopped
1 c Chopped, drained tomatoes
1 Bay leaf
2 Sprigs fresh mint or thyme
Salt & freshly ground pepper
1/3 c Olive oil

Wash beans and soak overnight in cold water. The next day, in a soup kettle, bring the beans to a boil in the soaking water. Skim off the foam, then add the remaining ingredients, cover, and simmer gently until the beans are tender, about 3 hours. Serve hot.

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