1-1/2C.SOUP BEANS, 1 THICK SLICE HAM,DICED, 1 CARROT,SHREDDED, 1 CELERY STALK,DICED,1 SMALL POTATO,DICED. COVER BEANS WITH WATER,BOIL SLOW (TILT LID ON POT) 2 TO 2-1/2 HOURS TILL BEANS ARE SOFT AND HAM COOKED. ADD SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE. ADD CARROT,CELERY AND POTATO, SIMMER TILL SOFT.