Amish Bean Soup

==Ingredients==
* 1 pound navy beans
* 3 quarts water
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 pinch baking soda
* ½ cup shredded carrot
* 1 cup chopped celery
* 2 medium onions, chopped
* 2 bay leaves
* 1½ pounds ham meat
* 1 cup mashed boiled potato
* ½ teaspoon black pepper
* ½ teaspoon dried thyme, optional
* 2 tablespoons sauce
* ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
==Directions==
# Combine the beans, water, salt and baking soda.
# Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
# Remove from the heat, skim off foam, re-cover, and let stand for 2 hour.
# Add the remaining ingredients except the parsley and simmer, covered, for about 1½ to 2 hours.
# Remove the ham bone.
# Add the parsley just before serving.
Category:Amish Soups
Category:Bean Soup Recipes
Category:Navy bean Recipes
Category:Potato Recipes
Category:Onion Recipes
Category:Thyme Recipes
Category:Celery Recipes
Category:Parsley Recipes