4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

2 whole small yellow onion peeled and chopped

2 whole small Fresh carrots, peeled and chopped

2 stalks celery, chopped

5 whole Garlic cloves, peeled and minced

3 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

3 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil

24 oz plum tomatoes, peeled and seeded and chopped

2 cups, dried borlotti beans (cranberry beans)

½ oz bay leaf (1 bay leaf)

1 tbsp chopped fresh sage leaves

1 pinch salt

1 pinch Freshly ground pepper