Cheryl's bean soup

One fresh ham bone
One potato cut into chunks
3 carrots cut large
One stalk of celery cut in half
One bag of northern beans
Two tablespoons of old bay seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste

Rinse beans add to pot of water,bring water and boil, stir, turn off heat, let beans soak until cold about 1 hour
At this time add ham bone bring back to a boil,  stir to mix, turn off heat let rest for 1 hour
now add potato, celery and carrots, old bay, and salt and pepper, bring back to boil, let rest until cold, put in fridge and its ready for tomorrows night dinner. remove ham bone and celery and enjoy with some homemade rolls.

If soup is to thick add a bit more water.
Serves about 10