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.