Stormy Day Bean Soup

1 lb. dried navy beans
7 c. water
1 ham bone
2 c. cubed, cooked smoked ham
1/4 c. minced onions
1/2 tsp. salt
1 bay leaf
dash of pepper

Rinse beans. Heat beans and water to boiling. Boil gently 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour. Add remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until beans are soft. Skim off foam occasionally (add water if necessary). Remove bay leaf and ham bone. Trim meat from bone; add to soup. Season to taste. Makes 7 servings, 1 cup each.

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