2 c. dried navy or Great Northern beans
1 ham bone or a 1 1/2 lb. ham butt
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery and leaves
1 qt. canned tomatoes or fresh stewed garden tomatoes
3/4 c. diced potatoes
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Wash beans; add 6 cups water and boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 1 hour. Simmer beans without draining until tender, about 2 hours, adding more water if necessary. In meantime, simmer ham in water to cover. Skim fat from broth and add tender beans. Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Makes 10 servings.