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

 * 1) Drain beans.
 * 2) Add water and ham bone.
 * 3) Cook slowly.
 * 4) Pick meat from bone.
 * 5) Chop and return to bean mixture.
 * 6) Add milk.
 * 7) Heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
 * 8) Add butter and serve.