Navy Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. navy beans, soaked overnight
1 meaty ham bone
3 qt. water
1/2 c. mashed potatoes
3 onions
1 bunch celery, chopped (including leaves)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
salt and pepper to taste
sour cream for serving

Preparation

Place soaked beans, water and ham bone in a large kettle. Simmer, covered, for 2 hours.
Stir in potatoes when half cooked. Add remaining ingredients except for sour cream.
Simmer for 1 hour.
Remove ham bone; chop meat and return to kettle.
Season to taste.
Serve as is or puree in food processor.
Serves 6.