Greek Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 large pkg. white navy beans (Great Northern), washed
• 3/4 large pot water
• 1/2 c. oil
• 1 small can tomatoes or 3/4 can whole tomatoes if you want a more tomato taste
• 3 onions, chopped
• 1 whole garlic clove
• 4 stalks celery, chopped (include leaves)
• 1 lb. chopped carrots
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 chopped green pepper
• 12 Greek olives (optional)