Bean Soup(Fassoulatha)  
["1 lb. navy beans", "2 qt. water (more if needed)", "2 small onions, chopped", "2 medium carrots, diced", "3 stalks celery, chopped (including leaves)", "1 1/2 c. canned tomatoes, crushed", "1 garlic clove, crushed", "1/2 c. olive oil", "1/2 can tomato paste", "1 Tbsp. sugar", "1 Tbsp. parsley, chopped", "salt and pepper to taste"]
["Soak beans for 3 hours and drain.", "Saute onions, garlic, carrots and celery in olive oil.", "Add all ingredients to beans and water; cover and cook on low until beans are soft (about 3 hours). Serves 6 to 8."]
["navy beans", "water", "onions", "carrots", "stalks celery", "tomatoes", "garlic", "olive oil", "tomato paste", "sugar", "parsley", "salt"]