Navy Bean Soup
["3 to 4 c. navy beans", "ham bone", "6 c. boiling water", "1 bay leaf", "3 peppercorns", "3 whole cloves", "1 carrot, diced", "2 stalks diced celery with leaves"]
["Soak beans overnight.", "Boil ham bone, water, bay leaf, peppercorns and cloves.", "Add beans; boil 2 1/2 to 3 hours.", "Last half hour, add the rest of ingredients.", "Add salt and pepper to taste.", "Makes 6 cups."]
["navy beans", "ham bone", "boiling water", "bay leaf", "peppercorns", "cloves", "carrot", "celery"]