Navy Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. dry navy beans
2 medium Irish potatoes
1 large onion
1 clove garlic
1 Tbsp. bacon drippings
4 c. water
salt
pepper

Preparation

Soak navy beans overnight. Cook slowly for 2 hours. Peel and dice potatoes. Cook until done. Mash potatoes thoroughly. Add to beans. Chop onion and garlic. Add to beans and potatoes along with the bacon drippings. Add 4 cups water. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook mixture slowly until onions are tender. Serve hot.