Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dried small white beans, rinsed and soaked
6 c. chicken broth
6 c. water
2 1/2 c. diced carrots
1 1/2 c. chopped onion
1 1/2 c. diced celery
1 (14 oz.) can tomatoes, drained and chopped (reserve juice)
2 Tbsp. olive oil
pepper to taste
3/4 tsp. salt (optional)
1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce

Preparation

Place drained beans, broth and water in a 4 to 5-quart saucepan.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and boil gently, uncovered, 40 minutes.
Skim foam off top.