From the kitchen of Joan Knewasser
8 c water
1 lb bag dried Great Northern beans
Heat water & beans to a boil.
Boil 2 minutes.
Remove from heat & let stand for 1 hour.
Add to beans:
meaty ham bone
8 oz can tomato sauce
1 onion, chopped
1 Tbsp instant beef bullion
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 garlic clove, crushed
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat.
Cover & simmer for 2 hours.
Take ham bone out & cut off meat.
Add meat to soup.
Add:
2 c mashed potatoes
2 medium carrots, cut up
2 stalks celery, sliced
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat.
Cover & simmer for 45 minutes.
Add:
1 or 2 c milk