1 cup navy beans
Water
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
Salt and pepper
Bay leaf
Ham bone (if available)
Soak beans in water, overnight, and drain. Add ham bone and water to cover. Heat to a boil. Cover and simmer for three hours. Add onions, celery, and bay leaf, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another hour, covered. Remove bone and bay leaf before serving.
Serves 6