Navy Bean Soup
["3 c. (1 1/2 lb.) dry navy beans", "1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, chopped (reserve liquid)", "1 large onion, chopped", "1 meaty ham hock or 1 c. diced cooked ham", "2 c. chicken broth", "1 1/2 c. water", "salt and pepper to taste", "fresh chopped parsley"]
["Rinse and sort beans.", "Cover with cold water; soak overnight. Drain beans and place in a large soup kettle.", "Add tomatoes with juice, onion, ham hock, broth, water, salt and pepper.", "Bring to a boil.", "Reduce heat; cover and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.", "Add more after, if necessary.", "Remove ham hock and cut meat from bone; set aside.", "Return ham to soup; heat through. Garnish with parsley.", "Yields 10 servings."]
["beans", "tomatoes", "onion", "ham hock", "chicken broth", "water", "salt", "parsley"]