3 qts. water
1 lb. dry navy beans
1 lb. ham, cubed
1 ham bone
2 stalks celery, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
Salt & pepper to taste (hold salt until finished cooking)

Combine all ingredients in a Dutch oven or soup pot. Cover with lid. Bake in 325 degree oven for 4 to 5 hours. Remove ham bone before serving.