White Beans And Vegetables - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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