1 onion, minced

2 tablespoons oil

3 carrots, coarsely grated

2 stalks celery, diced

1 parsley root, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced or 2 cubes Gefen Frozen Garlic

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon Gefen Paprika

1 cup Glicks Navy Beans or other navy pea beans

3 quarts water

2 meat bones or chicken bones (optional)