Supper with Stella

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 carrots, grated
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 cup dried white beans (or beans of your choice)
• 6 cups water
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 quart cherry tomatoes
• 1/2+ cup olive oil, divided
• 3 cups loose basil