2 lbs. Great Northern beans
2 1/2 c. diced cooked ham
2 c. diced celery with leaves
1/2 c. sliced carrots
3/4 c. chopped green onions with tops
1 pod hot pepper
1 c. peeled, chopped tomatoes
2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. pepper

Sort and wash beans; place in a large Dutch oven. Cover with water 2 inches above beans. Let soak overnight. Drain beans. Add 4 quarts water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium. Cook uncovered 1 1/4 hours, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook an additional 15 minutes. Cook pepper, carrots, celery and onions with beans.