Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 bag Great Northern beans
1/2 to 1 c. tomato juice
2 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
1 bay leaf
2 c. small chopped ham
onion to taste

Preparation

Soak beans according to directions.
Bring to a boil and add remaining ingredients.
Simmer 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
Add small amounts of water as needed to cook down to make a creamy soup.