Fasolia Yiahni

Ingredients

 * 300g haricot beans, soaked overnight
 * 125ml olive oil
 * 1 onion, chopped
 * 3 cloves of garlic (optional)
 * 1 large carrot, chopped.
 * 2 stalks celery including the leaves, chopped
 * 2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
 * 2 tablespoons tomato puree
 * 1ltr water
 * 4 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
 * Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

 * 1) In a large saucepan sauté the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery in oil until soft and translucent. Add the tomato puree and the water.
 * 2) Bring to a boil. Drain the beans and add them to the pan. Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for about 1 hour, or until beans are tender.
 * 3) Add the parsley 15 minutes before removing from the heat.