2 c Dried beans, soaked
1 Onion, chopped
2 Carrots, peeled & sliced
1 Celery stick, sliced
2 Tomatoes, chopped
1/2 c Olive oil
Bay leaves 1 t Salt
1 pn Pepper
1 t Cumin
3 pt Stock
Cook the soaked beans in fresh water for 10 minutes. Drain. In a soup pot, heat the oil & gently fry the onion. Add the rest of the vegetables & the seasonings. Stir well & add the beans. Ensure that all the vegetables are covered with oil & pour in the stock. Allow to simmer till the beans are cooked & the vegetables are tender. Jack Santa Maria, “Greek Vegetarian Cookery”