Bean Soup I

2 lb Great northern beans

2 lg Onions, finely chopped

2 Cloves garlic, chopped

2 qt Water (or more if needed)

1 lb Smoked sausage, diced

Salt & pepper to taste

Presoak beans for faster cooking. Combine ingedients and cook in heavy pot over low heat until tender, at least 2 hrs. Mash with potato masher until beans blend into soup. Best served with warm corn bread. This recipe is perfect for crock-pots and slow cookers if cooking time is extended.