Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. dried navy beans
6 c. cold water
1 c. chopped onion
1/2 clove garlic, minced
4 oz. cubed ham or salt pork
1 bay leaf
4 c. chicken or beef stock
2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Soak beans in water overnight; drain.
Saute onions, garlic and pork or ham until onions are transparent.
Combine all ingredients and simmer for about 4 hours.
Serves 4 to 6.