Bean Soup, (The Worlds Best)

Directions

In a large pot, combine all ingredients, except the beans. Bring to a boil and then turn to a simmer. In a second pot with cold water, add beans.

Bring beans to a boil, turn off heat and allow to cool.

Now pour off water, add cool water, bring to boil, and lower heat to medium. Allow to cook on medium for 2½ hours or until done.

Do not season the beans while cooking as it will toughen them.

When beans are done, pour off water, rinse beans and add beans to other pot. Simmer for ½ hour.