Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 2 medium onions, sliced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 3 Tbsp. cooking oil
• 1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes, drained
• 1 1/2 c. dried beans (all one kind or a mixture)
• 6 c. liquid (tomato juice and water)
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tsp. salt
• 2 garlic cloves, mashed (optional)