Senator'S Soup(Navy Bean) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. small white navy beans
1 c. chopped carrots (1 can)
1 c. chopped celery
1 large chopped onion
4 slices bacon, cut to 1-inch length
1 Tbsp. salt (optional)

Preparation

Soak beans in cold water overnight (at least 6 hours).
In a skillet, fry bacon until crisp.
Remove to a dish; leave fat in skillet.
To the fat, add celery and onion; cook to tender stage. Place beans and all other ingredients in slow cooker or Dutch oven.
Add 6 cups water.
Cook until beans are tender, about 5 hours.