Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb. dried small white beans, rinsed and soaked
• 6 c. chicken broth
• 6 c. water
• 2 1/2 c. diced carrots
• 1 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 1 1/2 c. diced celery
• 1 (14 oz.) can tomatoes, drained and chopped (reserve juice)
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• pepper to taste
• 3/4 tsp. salt (optional)
• 1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce