Red Pottage

• haricot beans
• onion
• celery
• beetroot
• tomatoes
• butter

Rinse and drain eight ounces of haricot beans, leave overnight to soak in cold water to cover, then drain well. Slide a medium-sized onion, a stick of celery or a piece of parsnip, a small boiled beetroot (peeled) and four medium-sized tomatoes. Melt an ounce of butter in a saucepan, add the beans and vegetables, and fry gently for five minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the stock and season t