Senate Bean Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Wash beans and soak overnight in large kettle.
2. 2
   Next morning, add water to make 5 quarts.
3. 3
   Add bone and simmer 2 hours or until beans begin to fall apart.
4. 4
   Simmer 1 hour longer after adding potato, onion, celery and garlic.
5. 5
   Remove bone.
6. 6
   Cut up meat; return to soup.
7. 7
   Season to taste.
8. 8
   Makes 4 1/2 quarts of soup.