Fasolada

Soak the beans overnight in plenty of cold water.

بدء مؤقت 8 ساعات

Drain, cover with fresh water and bring to the boil. Boil for 10 minutes, then drain again.

بدء مؤقت 10 دقائق

Return the beans to the pot with the onions, carrots, celery, bay leaves and enough water to cover by 5 cm. Simmer, half covered, until the beans are soft.

بدء مؤقت ساعة 30 دقيقة–ساعتان

Stir in the tomato paste and the olive oil and simmer for 20 minutes more, until the soup is thick.

بدء مؤقت 20 دقيقة

Season with salt at the end. Serve with a squeeze of lemon.