Navy Bean Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Place beans in a saucepan, cover with water and soak overnight or If you can't soak overnight, place beans in a pot with water to cover and bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Boil one minute and turn off heat.
3. 3
   Let stand for one hour.
4. 4
   After one hour drain and add chicken broth and water to cover.
5. 5
   Add onion, celery and carrot.
6. 6
   Bring to a boil and cook until done.
7. 7
   Remove ham bone an dice meat.
8. 8
   Return meat to bean pot.
9. 9
   Adjust salt & pepper.
10. 10
    Serve.