Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. navy beans
1 ham bone
3 qt. water
2 c. celery, diced
1 c. onion, chopped
4 ripe tomatoes or 1 can
1 c. potatoes
salt and pepper

Preparation

Soak beans overnight and drain in a.m.
Pour beans in saucepan.
Add ham bone and water.
Cook slowly until beans are soft.
Add vegetables and cook until done.
Put through sieve. Season to taste and add minced parsley.
Serve very hot with bread fingers.