Dried Navy Bean Soup
Makes 6 to 8 servings

• 2 - cups dried navy soup beans
• 2 - quarts water
• 1/4 - teaspoon baking soda
• 1-1/2 - Tablespoon butter
• 1/2 - teaspoon salt
• 1/4 - teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. In a stockpot, wash beans, cover with cold water and soak overnight. 
2. Next morning, drain, and rinse beans with cold water. 
3. Drain water, add the 2 quarts water and baking soda. 
4. Cover and bring to a boil using moderate heat. 
5. Reduce heat to low and simmer until beans are tender. 
6. Press the beans through a colander and return to stockpot.
7. Use the water the beans were cooked in. 
8. You want to continue to simmer for 3 minutes longer. 
9. Add the butter, salt and pepper and serve.