Famous Senate Bean Soup

           1 pound navy beans, rinsed
           8 cups cold water
           3 slices of bacon
           1 onion, minced
           2 tablespoon of butter
           2 cups of diced ham
           Salt and Pepper to taste

           In a large pot add beans, water and Bacon.  Bring
           to a bare boil: reduce heat and simmer, covered for
           about 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until beans are
           completely softened.  Remove bacon.  In a small
           pan cook onion and butter over low heat until soft.
           Add onions, and the ham into the soup.  Bring soup
           to a boil, season with salt and pepper.