Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_fat'], recipe: soak beans in water for 2 days in refrigerator. drain, and put in a large saucepan with 8-10 cups water. bring to a boil, and boil for 10 minutes. add onion, garlic, carrot and celery, and bring to boil again. turn heat to simmer. cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until beans are very soft. puree soup in blender (do this in batches). return soup to saucepan. add oil, cumin, salt and pepper. bring to boil. reduce heat and simmer for a few minutes, adding a little water if too thick. serve garnished with chopped parsley, and a sprinkling of lemon juice. excellent with warm pita bread.

Target recipe: place beans in a large saucepan or dutch over; add water to cover by 2 inches bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. return beans to pan. add broth and ham; bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. add the onion, celery, carrots, garlic and ginger; return to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes longer or until beans and vegetables are tender. garnish with onions.