White Beans And Vegetables

• 1 lb great northern bean, dried (can also use white beans or navy beans)
• 7 cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 cups potatoes, diced
• 1 cup carrot, diced
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 -3 cups tomatoes, chopped (fresh or canned work well)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon pepper

1. Rinse and sort dried beans and place in a large soup pot.
2. Add water and soak overnight(or use package directions for quick method).
3. After soaking (do not drain) add salt and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1-1 1/2 hours, until nearly tender.
5. Add remaining ingredients.
6. Return to a boil.
7. Cover and simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
8. Serve with fresh, warm bread.
9. NOTE: Leftovers from this dish can be served cold on lettuce leaves for a salad. Garnish with lemon slices and tomato wedges.

great northern bean, water, salt, potatoes, carrot, fresh parsley, tomatoes, olive oil, onion, garlic, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/white-beans-and-vegetables-234017 (may not work)