Bean and Bacon Soup

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak the navy beans in cold water for about 2 hours. Drain the beans and wash with cold water.

2. 2

   Place the beans in a pot, cover with water and cook for about 45 minutes to an hour.

3. 3

   Add the chopped onion, celery, salt, and pepper and cook for about a half an hour or until the beans are tender.

4. 4

   While the beans are cooking fry the bacon until crisp.

5. 5

   After the bacon has cooled crumble it in the pot of beans and let simmer for a few more minutes.