Best Bean Soup(Serves 8) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. dried beans (pinto, navy)
8 c. water
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 c. butter
2 bay leaves
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 ham bone
1 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
pinch or 2 parsley

Preparation

Place beans in a large pot with water to cover.
Bring to a boil and boil 1 hour.
Drain and discard water.
Add 8 cups of water and the rest of ingredients, then simmer for 2 hours over very low heat.