8 SERVINGS
1. Sauté the onions and carrots in oil for a few minutes then add garlic and celery and cook for about 5 minutes
2. Add a few pinches of salt, pepper and fennel seeds and stir and cook for a few more minutes
3. Add bay leaves
*If you use dried beans they will need to be added with the liquid first and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour
4. Add yam or sweet potato and simmer for 45 minutes
5. Add can of cannellini beans and cook for 30 minutes
6. If needed add salt and pepper to taste
7. Add parsley before serving
8. Enjoy