Mother Hubbard'S Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. dry navy beans
6 c. water
1 Tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. coarse ground black pepper
1 1/2 c. diced potatoes
1 onion, chopped
1 can tomatoes
1/3 c. diced green pepper (optional)
1 can evaporated milk

Preparation

Cook beans in water until tender.
Add seasonings and vegetables and heat 30 minutes over medium heat.
A few minutes before serving, add milk and heat thoroughly.
Do not boil.