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                                            Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 160 Minutes Servings: 6  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    I found this on .  Greece.  Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 lb 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 (6 ounce) can tomato puree  |  
                                                3 quarts water  |  
                                                1 cup chopped parsley  |  
                                                salt and pepper  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Soak beans in hot water to cover for 30 minutes. Saute onion, garlic, carrot, and celery in oil until limp. 2. Add tomato puree and water. Bring to a boil. Add drained beans and salt and pepper. 3. Simmer for about 2 hours, or until beans are tender. Add parsley after 1 3/4 hours.                              | 
                         
                         
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