16 oz. Navy beans
1 1/2 c. sliced carrots
1 1/2 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped onion
2 qts. water
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
1 sm. can condensed chicken soup
1 lb. hot dogs, sliced into pieces

Cover beans with water. Soak overnight, then drain. Add vegetables, water, pepper, garlic. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 2 hours until beans tender. Remove 1/2 cup bean mixture and place in bowl. Mash well.

Melt butter, then stir in flour, cooking constantly until smooth, bubbly. Remove from heat. Add mashed bean mixture and mix. Stir into soup. Add hot dog slices and cook until heated thoroughly.