Ingredients
11/2 cups dried white beans (lima or Great Norther
2 carrots, scraped
1 medium onion, stuck with 2 whole cloves
1 bunch of mixed parsley and celery leaves, tied w
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
Salt
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (option

Method
Place the beans in a heavy 3-quart saucepan, cover with cold water, and add 3 cups more water. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes, uncovered. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 1 hour. Place the carrots, onion, parsley and celery leaves, a