5 pounds large white beans, wash and let soak over night.

 Then add:
 

2 meaty ham bones

3 cups onion, chopped fine

4 bay leaves

6 minced garlic cloves

Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 2 hours

or until beans are almost tender

Stir In



1 qt. mashed potatoes

1 qt. thinly sliced celery

1 qt. diced carrots

Cooking Directions 

Season and simmer 1 hour. Remove ham bone, cut off and

dice meat; add to soup. Heat to boiling point. Serve