Little Kettle Bean Soup

Little Kettle Bean Soup

l lb. dry navy beans                                           

2 and 1/2 qts. water

3/4 c. celery, diced

3/4 c. carrots, diced

1 med. onion, chopped

1 meaty ham bone

1/2 c. catsup

1/4 lb. bacon ends and pieces

1 T. salt

1/4 t. pepper

Soak beans overnight.  Add remaining ingredients.  Bring to a boil, turn down heat and simmer two to four hours, until beans reach desired tenderness.  Add additional water if necessary as it simmers.