1 lb. dry navy beans (2 c.)
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
2 c. potatoes, peeled, cubed
Ham bone with 1/4 meat left
1 c. chopped carrots
Tabasco
Pepper to taste

Wash navy beans. Add 6-8 c. water. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 mins. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour. Add ham bone and cook for 1 hour, covered till meat is tender. May need more water. Remove bone, shred meat. Add remaining vegetables and meat. Cook 30 mins. or till tender. Add a few dashes of Tabasco.