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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.