Navy Bean Soup I

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package dried navy beans
• 6 cups water
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 pound chopped ham
• 1 cube chicken bouillon
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cups water

Directions

Combine beans, water, tomatoes, onion, celery, garlic, ham, bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, garlic, and bay leaf in a stock pot; bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for two hours.

Add additional water. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for an additional two hours. Discard bay leaf.