Recipe of The Week: Hearty Bean Stew

Hearty Bean Stew

1 pound of dried white (navy) beans

8 cups of water (more if needed)

2 cups of cubed cooked ham

1 finely chopped medium onion

14 small potatoes

1 Tablespoon of salt

Put beans and water into a saucepan.  Cover.  Boil for two minutes.  Remove from heat and let sit for one hour.  Cook an additional 30 minutes.  Add remaining ingredients and cook for another 20 minutes or until the potatoes are done  Serves 6-8