Ham Bean Soup

Ingredients

 * 2 cups dried navy beans
 * 1 ham bone
 * 2 quarts water
 * salt and pepper
 * 2 quarts milk
 * 3 tablespoons butter

Directions

 * Drain beans.
 * Add water and ham bone.
 * Cook slowly.
 * Pick meat from bone.
 * Chop and return to bean mixture.
 * Add milk.
 * Heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
 * Add butter and serve.