16 oz. dried navy beans
Ham bone
1 med. onion, chopped
2 c. celery, diced
1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper
1 1/2-2 c. condensed tomato soup

Soak beans overnight; drain off water. Fill Dutch oven with water. Add ham bone, beans, onions, celery and seasonings. Simmer for at least 4 hours. Remove ham bone; cut up ham and return to soup. Continue to simmer; after it has thickened, add tomato soup. Serves 8-10.

This soup can simmer all day; it enhances flavor and thickens soup. Wonderful!!