2 c. dried beans
2 c. ham broth
8 c. water
1 c. chopped carrots
3/4 c. chopped celery
2/3 c. chopped onion
1/3 c. chopped parsley
1 1/2 c. chopped tomatoes
2 c. chopped cooked ham
2 hard-boiled eggs

Soak beans overnight. Simmer beans with broth and water until semi-soft. Add ham, carrots, celery, onion. Cook until carrots are almost tender. Add parsley and tomatoes. Simmer 1/2 hour. Add eggs before serving (optional).