Navy Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. dried navy beans
2 qt. cold water
1/2 lb. bacon or ham
1 c. chopped onions
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped carrots
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Wash and soak beans overnight. Add meat and 2 quarts water. Simmer 2 or 3 hours until tender. Cook other ingredients separately. Add the last hour of cooking.