1 c. Navy bans
4 or 5 c. water
Salted soup bones and/or spare ribs
2 or 3 Italian sausages
2 cloves garlic
1 med. onion, chopped
1 c. celery, chopped
1 potato, quartered
2 potatoes, diced
1/2 c. barley
Salt and pepper
Extra hot water if needed

Put navy beans into 5 c. water. Boil and cook until tender, about 45 minutes. Place bones, meats, etc. into hot water to get out the salt and grease. When the beans are tender add the sausage, salt and pepper. Cook until barley and potatoes are tender about 1 hour. Be sure to skim off grease, if there is any. Serve with a salad and crusty bread. Takes about 2 hours to make.