Weisse Bohnensuppe (White Bean Soup)

Directions

Cover beans with water in large pot or soup kettle and soak overnight.

Rinse beans well and return to pot with ham bone and 3 quarts of water.

Simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours.

Add parsley, onions, garlic, celery and tops, salt and pepper.

Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until vegetables are tender.

Remove ham bone, dice the meat, and add meat to soup.

Serve hot.