Ingredients for 8 servings:
1. 1 lb navy beans, Dry
2. 3 quarts water
3. 1 ham bone, Smoked or 1 hock (Smoked)
4. 2 tablespoons parsley, Chopped
5. 1 cup onion, Finely Chopped
6. 1 clove garlic, Minced
7. 2 cups celery & tops, Finely Chopped
8. 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
9. 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions:
1. Cover beans with water in large pot or soup kettle and soak overnight.
2. Rinse beans well and return to pot with ham bone and 3 quarts of water.
3. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours.
4. Add parsley, onions, garlic, celery and tops, salt and pepper.
5. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until vegetables are tender.
6. Remove ham bone, dice the meat, and add meat to soup.
7. Serve hot.