2 c. dried beans
1 1/2 qt. water
1 ham bone
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
4 c. canned tomatoes
3/4 c. diced peeled potatoes
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Combine beans and water, boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat, let stand 1 hour. Simmer beans without draining until tender, about 2 hours, adding more water, if necessary.

In the meantime, simmer ham in water to cover. Skim fat from broth and add beans. Stir in remaining ingredients, simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Makes 10 servings.