1 lb. navy beans (soak 3 hours or overnight), drain well
3 carrots, sliced
2 med. onions, chopped
4 ribs celery, cut up
1/2 chili pepper, shaved
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1 1/2 lb. ham, not lean
3 tomatoes, peeled & blended
Salt & pepper to taste

Cook 3 hours on medium, mash occasionally with potato masher.