Stormy Day Bean Soup
["1 lb. dried navy beans", "7 c. water", "1 ham bone", "2 c. cubed, cooked, smoked ham", "1/4 c. minced onion", "2 stalks celery, finely cut", "1/2 tsp. salt", "dash of pepper"]
["Rinse beans.", "Heat beans and water to boiling; boil gently 2 minutes.", "Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour or soak overnight.", "Add remaining ingredients.", "Heat to boiling.", "Reduce heat; cover and simmer 2 or 3 hours.", "(Add water, if necessary.) Remove ham bone.", "Trim meat from bone; add to soup.", "Season to taste.", "Makes 7 (1 cup) servings."]
["dried navy beans", "water", "ham bone", "ham", "onion", "stalks celery", "salt", "pepper"]