Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dried navy beans
1 (about 1 lb.) ham bone
1/2 c. mashed potatoes
3 c. chopped celery
3 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp. salt (optional)
pepper to taste

Preparation

Sort and wash beans.
Place in a large pot.
Cover with water and soak overnight.
Drain beans and rinse.
Cover with water and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 hour.
Add remaining ingredients.
Simmer until beans are tender.