Mom'S Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. navy beans
1 1/2 lb. cubed ham
1 c. onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 c. parsley
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. basil leaves
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. oregano leaves
1 bay leaf
2 c. carrots
1 c. celery

Preparation

Place beans in a 4-quart Dutch oven with 6 to 8 cups water. Heat to boiling and let simmer for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour.
Drain.
Add 2 quarts water, ham, onion, garlic, parsley, salt, basil, pepper, oregano and bay leaf. Heat to boiling.
Reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.