Tuscan White Beans

Ingredients:

1 lb. dried cannellini beans
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1 carrot , chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 tsp dried sage or 6-8 fresh sage leaves
1tsp salt
3 Tbsp olive oil

1. Soak beans overnight in cold water.  Drain  and place in large pan.  Cover with cold water.  Bring to a boil.
2. Add the rest of ingredients and lower heat to a simmer.  Cook uncovered for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until beans are tender.  Add water as needed to keep beans covered in water.
3. Add salt and a drizzle of olive oil.  Serve warm.