Bean Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse beans and cold water.
2. 2
   Bring to boil and simmer two minutes.
3. 3
   Remove from heat and cover.
4. 4
   Let stand one hour or add water and let stand overnight.
5. 5
   Drain.
6. 6
   Add ham bone, bay leaf, salt and pepper.
7. 7
   Cover and simmer 3 1/2 hours.
8. 8
   Add onion the last 1/2 hour.
9. 9
   Remove ham from bone.
10. 10
    Mash beans slightly with potato masher and add ham to soup.