Gerontissa Markella's Lenten White Bean soup

Soak 1 package (about 1 lb) Northern White beans over night according to directions on package or in 8 cups water over night.

The next morning rinse beans thoroughly and add enough cold water to cover beans (6-8 cups). Add 1 large chopped onion, a few stalks celery chopped, fresh bunch of dill, mint and 4-5 large carrots chopped. Bring to a rolling boil and then simmer covered 3-4 hours.

Stir throughout process. Add salt and pepper throughout to taste.