Amish Bean Soup Recipe - Healthy and Flavorful Meal

Ingredients

• 1 lb (454 g) navy beans
• 3 qt (2.84 liters) water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 pinch baking soda
• 0.5 cup shredded carrot
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 medium onions , chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1.5 lb (680 g) ham meat
• 1 cup mashed boiled potato
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp dried thyme , optional
• 2 tbsp sauce
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley