Navy Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. navy beans
1 large onion, chopped
2 to 3 carrots, sliced
3 to 4 stalks celery, sliced
1/4 c. green pepper, diced
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/8 tsp. dry mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced or 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 ham bone with meat or dice a small piece ham
1/4 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Wash beans, cover with water and soak overnight.
Drain and rinse.
Place in 5 to 6-quart pot.
Add water to 1 1/2 inches above beans.
Add all other ingredients.
Bring to boil; adjust burner to simmer.
Add baking soda.
Simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove 1 cup beans, drained.
Mash and return to pot.