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				FASOULADA
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Fasoulada is a very popular bean soup. It is usually eaten with feta cheese
and crusty bread.

Ingredients

    1 pound navy beans. 
    1/2 cup olive oil. 
    2 cups chopped onions. 
    2 teaspoons minced garlic (optional.) 
    1 large carrot, chopped. 
    2 stalks celery, chopped. 
    1 6oz-can tomato puree. 
    3 quarts water. 
    1 cup chopped parsley. 
    Salt and pepper to taste. 

Preparation

o Soak the beans in hot water for 30 minutes.
o Sauté the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery in oil until limp.
o Add the tomato puree and the water.
o Bring to a boil.
o Drain the beans and add them.
o Add salt and pepper to taste.
o Simmer for about 2 hours, or until beans are tender.
o Add the parsley 15 minutes before removing from the heat.

Yield

6 to 8 servings.