1 lb Great northern beans
1 1/2 c  Diced ham
1 c  Onion; chopped
3/4 c  Celery with leaves; chopped
5 ts Parsley; chopped
1/4 ts Black pepper
10 c  Water
2 ts Salt
3 tb Cooking oil
1    Clove garlic; chopped

Rinse and sort beans. Place in large soup kettle; cover with water and
start to cook over a low fire. Saut‚ ham, onion, and garlic in oil. Add to
beans; cook two hours. (If necessary, add water while cooking.) Add other
ingredients; cook 10 more minutes. Remove and mash 2/3 cup of beans. Add
them to soup and cook 10 more minutes. Serves 8 to 10.