2 1/2 q. water
A sliced ham hock or ham bone
1 1/2 c. navy beans
1 c. potatoes (mashed)
3 tbsp. onion (chopped)
2 tbsp. celery (chopped)
1 tsp. parsley
1 tsp. salt

Sizzle onions in butter. Mix all together in heavy sauce pan. Simmer 2 1/2 hours or longer.