Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. navy beans
1 c. chopped carrots
1 c. cubed potatoes
1 ham bone
3 qt. water
1 c. chopped celery
1 medium onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Rinse and sort beans; cover with water and heat to boiling; boil uncovered for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and let stand 1 hour.
Add all other ingredients and simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Add more water if needed.