LILLIAN'S BEAN AND BARLEY SOUP

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lb. ham pieces
  • 4 to 5 qts. water
  • 1 med. onion
  • 6 stalks celery
  • 2 carrots
  • 1/2 lb. white navy beans
  • 1 1/2 c. barley
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions:

In large pot, put ham, water, onion, celery, carrots, and navy beans. Cook 2 to 3 hours. Add barley and cook another 2 hours.