FASOLADA (GREEK WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH ORANGE SLICES)
4 large carrots, sliced thin 5 celery sticks, sliced thin 1 large onion, sliced thin 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1 bay leaf 3 slices orange (skin and flesh) 2 tbsp tomato paste 15 ounces cannellini (white) beans 4 cans 2 cups water Sauté carrots, celery, and onion in olive oil on medium heat until soft. Add oregano and bay leaf. Add orange slices and tomato paste. Sauté for 2 minutes Add Cannellini beans, 2 cans with liquid, 2 cans drained. Add 2 cups water. Simmer for 30-40 minutes until soup thickens, stirring occasionally.