Three Bean Soup Recipe

• 3/4 c. dry pinto beans
• 3/4 c. garbanzo beans
• 3/4 c. kidney beans
• Water to cover
• 1 tbsp. olive or possibly vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped or possibly pressed
• 1 1/2 med. onion, minced
• 1 c. diced celery
• 2 quart. beef stock
• 1 quart. water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 can (1 pound 12 ounce.) whole tomatoes
• 3/4 pound cooked spicy dinner sausage
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Minced fresh parsley
• Grated Parmesan cheese

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