Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dry navy beans
2 1/2 qt. water
3/4 c. celery, diced
3/4 c. carrots, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 meaty ham bone or ham hock
1/2 c. catsup
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Wash and sort beans.
Combine beans and water in a large saucepan.
Add remaining ingredients.
Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 2 to 4 hours or until beans reach desired tenderness.
Add additional water if needed.