United States Senate Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 oz. small white beans
1 1/4 c. diced ham or smoked turkey wings or legs
1 chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery with tops
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1/2 Tbsp. garlic salt
dash of black pepper
7 1/2 c. water
1 1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Mix beans, ham, onion and the rest of ingredients in a large pot.
Bring to a boil; stir.
Lower heat and cover.
Boil gently for 45 minutes or until done.
Mash a few of the beans to thicken. Cook for 10 to 20 minutes more.
Freezes well.