Country Bean Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Soak beans in water overnight.
2. 2
   Drain.
3. 3
   Add fresh water and cook slowly with the ham bone for 2 hours.
4. 4
   Put in the onion, celery, potatoes, tomato sauce, parsley and the salt and pepper and simmer until vegetables are soft.
5. 5
   Remove the ham bone.
6. 6
   Trim off any meat.
7. 7
   Cut it up and add to soup.
8. 8
   Many cooks cut up hard-boiled eggs and add them to the soup.