Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  cup           minced onion
     1/2  cup           minced celery
     1/4  cup           chopped bell pepper
   2      tablespoons   butter or margarine
   1 1/2  pounds        ham -- 1" cubes
   1      pound         smoked sausage -- 1/2" slices
   1      can           tomato sauce -- (8oz)
   2      cans          navy beans w/bacon -- (16oz)
   4      cups          water
   1                    salt
   1                    black pepper

Preparation:

1. In large saucepan, cook onion, celery and bell pepper in butter until soft. 2. Add ham and tomato sauce; simmer 15 to 20 minutes. 3. In separate saucepan, bring navy beans with bacon to boil. 4. Puree beans and their liquid in a food processor or blender; add to ham mixture. 5. Add the water; season to taste and simmer for 1 hour. Serve piping hot.