Ingredients:
1 lb. navy beans
4 to 5 carrots, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups diced celery
2 medium potatoes, cubed
2 smoked ham shanks
3 to 4 quarts water
1 - 15 oz. tomato sauce

Soak beans overnight then drain. Combine all ingredients, except tomato sauce, in large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 to 4 hours stirring occasionally. Remove shanks and cut meat from bone. Return meat to pot and stir in tomato sauce.  Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with crackers and cheese.