1 c. navy beans
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 c. diced carrots
1 c. diced onion
1 c. bacon, diced
1 c. diced potatoes
2 c. water
1 c. diced celery
1 can condensed cream of tomato soup

Soak beans in water to cover; add soda and soak overnight. Pour off soaking water and cover beans with 2 cups fresh water. Add 1/4 teaspoon baking soda. Bring to boil; turn heat to simmer and cook beans until almost soft.

Add remaining ingredients and simmer until tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Stir in tomato soup and heat thoroughly. Serves 6.