Bean Soup (santa Maria)

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 ts Salt

1 pn Pepper

1 ts 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"