1 lb. Great Northern beans
1 c. diced onions
1 c. diced celery
1 c. diced carrots
1/2 c. diced green pepper
2 tbsp. parsley leaves
2 tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
2 c. tomatoes
1 tbsp. flour
1 onion, cut fine
Tarragon

Wash beans and put to boiling cool water for 10 minutes. In another pan, boil 2 quarts water. Strain beans; add new boiling water, all vegetables, and boil until beans are done (about 2 hours). In frying pan, put oil and flour and fry until deep brown. Add onion, cut fine, and fry 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and boil 10 to 15 minutes, mixing constantly. Add tarragon. Strain mixture into soup and mix well. If not sour enough, add a little vinegar to taste.