Bean Soup
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INGREDIENTS 2 cups dried navy beans 1 ham bone 2 quarts water Salt and pepper 2 quarts milk 3 tablespoons butter Soak beans overnight in enough water to cover. In the morning, drain beans. Add water and ham bone. Cook slowly until meat and beans are soft. Pick meat from bone. Chop and return to bean mixture. Add milk. Heat thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add butter and serve. VARIATIONS Add 1/2 cup chopped onion Add 1/2 cup chopped celery Add 1/2 cup chopped carrot Makes 8 servings