1 1/2 c. dried navy beans
1 med. onion, sliced
1 ham bone or pieces of leftover ham
Water
Salt
Pepper

Thorough ly wash the navy beans. Cover with cold water and let soak several hours or overnight. Drain. To beans, add onion, ham bone or left over ham, and water to cover. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove bone; cut off meat (if any) and return to stew. Season to taste. Makes 4 servings.