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Basic Bean Soup

1 pound dry Great Northern beans

8 cups water

12 baby carrots

1 cup chopped onion

1/2 pound chopped ham

1/4 cup ketchup

salt and pepper to taste

In a large bowl, combine the beans with the water, cover and let soak overnight.

In a large pot over medium high heat, combine the soaked beans with water, carrots, onion and ham. Add more water to cover all, if necessary. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 4 to 6 hours. Add ketchup just to get desired color. Season with salt and pepper to taste.