2 c. dried red beans
1 1/2 qts. water
Ham bone
Salt & pepper
2 onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic

Wash and sort beans. Add water and boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat; soak 1 hour. Add ham bone and remaining ingredients. Cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours or until tender. During last 20 minutes of cooking mash several spoons of beans and stir thoroughly. Yield: 6 servings.