Bean Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse beans.
2. 2
   Then in pot with 6 to 8 cups of water, bring to a boil, simmer 2 minutes, cover and let soak for 1 hour.
3. 3
   Then return beans to a boil, add ham bone and simmer beans 1 hour until tender.
4. 4
   Remove bone and remove ham from bone.
5. 5
   Add ham and other ingredients to beans, cover and simmer until other vegetables are tender.