Bean & Ham Soup

Mrs. Ivy Garcia – Hakalau

• ½ lb smoked ham
• 1 c navy beans
• 1 lge carrot, cubed
• 2 med. turnips, cubed
• 2 med. potatoes, cubed
• 1 2/3 c sliced onion
• 1 c tomato sauce
• 4½ T finely chopped parsley
• 2 tsp salt
• 6 c water

Wash and soak beans overnight in water. Boil the ham in 6 cups water for 1 hour, add the beans and cook until tender. Add all other ingredients and cook until vegetables are tender. Season with salt, if necessary, and serve hot.