7 c. water
1 lb. dry navy beans
2 c. cooked, cubed ham
1 ham bone
1 sm. onion, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1 bay leaf
Dash of pepper

Heat water and beans to boiling in Dutch oven; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 1 hour. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling, reduce heat, cover and simmer. Skimming off foam occasionally, until beans are tender, about 1 1/4 hours (do not boil or beans will burst); add water during cooking. Remove ham bone. Makes 7 servings.