White Beans And Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 lb great northern bean, dried (can also use white beans or navy beans)
• 7 cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 cups potatoes, diced
• 1 cup carrot, diced
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 -3 cups tomatoes, chopped (fresh or canned work well)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon pepper