• 1 lb. of Lima  beans or  Navy  beans which have been soaked overnight
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 2 t minced garlic
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
  • 1 6 oz. can of tomato puree
  • 3 qts. of chicken broth
  • Salt & pepper
  • Saute onion, carrots, celery, in oil until limp.
  • Add tomato puree and chicken broth and bring to boil.
  • Add drained beans, s and p. Simmer for about 2 hours or until beans are tender.
  • Add 1 cutoff chopped parsley after 1 3/4 hours.