Gigantes

Ingredients

• 1 lb gigantes (large lima beans)
• 2 large carrots, chopped into large rounds
• 4 celery sticks, largely chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• Hot red pepper, fresh or flaked *Optional, I love the added flavor
• 3 large tomatoes blended or 3 cups tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp light brown sugar
• 1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, stemmed and finely chopped
• 1/2 cup of Fancy Peasant GEVOO