1 lb. Great Northern beans
1 c. chopped onion
2 tbsp. chopped parsley
1/2 to 1 tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. salt
1 clove garlic
1 1/2 c. diced bacon or ham
3/4 c. celery with tops
1 tsp. garlic salt
5 3/4 c. water
3 1/2 tbsp. cooking oil

Start beans cooking in the water. Saute bacon, onion, celery and garlic in oil; add to beans and cook 2 hours. If necessary, add water while cooking. Then add other ingredients and cook 10 to 20 minutes longer. Remove 1 cup beans and mash. Then add back to pot and cook till thickened.