Best Bean Soup(Serves 8)  
["1 pkg. dried beans (pinto, navy)", "8 c. water", "1 large onion, chopped", "1/4 c. butter", "2 bay leaves", "1 clove garlic, chopped", "1 ham bone", "1 tsp. salt", "dash of pepper", "pinch or 2 parsley"]
["Place beans in a large pot with water to cover.", "Bring to a boil and boil 1 hour.", "Drain and discard water.", "Add 8 cups of water and the rest of ingredients, then simmer for 2 hours over very low heat."]
["beans", "water", "onion", "butter", "bay leaves", "clove garlic", "ham bone", "salt", "pepper", "parsley"]