Greek Bean Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried pinto beans
• 0.75 cup olive oil, divided
• 4 stalks celery with leaves, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 large garlic cloves, chopped or pressed
• 1 (12 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
• 1 small bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon white sugar