Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. dried beans
3 c. fresh water
2 medium potatoes, diced (1 1/3 c.)
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (1/2 c.)
1/4 lb. salt pork or bacon, finely chopped (1 c.)
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Soak the beans overnight.
Drain.
Pour into a soup kettle and cover with fresh water; add the potatoes and onion.
Fry the chopped salt pork until it crackles, then add to the pot. Sprinkle the soup lightly with salt and pepper to taste.
Bring to a boil and let it simmer, covered, for 1 hour, stirring several times or until beans are tender.