With honey, turmeric, and paprika.
From a stapled collection of recipes from my preschool, c. 1982, in University Heights, Ohio.
Bean Soup
2 cups navy beans
1 chopped bell pepper
1 chopped onion
4-5 stalks celery
1 can stewed tomatoes
1/3 cup honey
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. turmeric
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
Cook navy beans till tender with oil and salt. Add spices, honey and vegetables. You may blend in blender or serve as-is.
Sulaiman Al-J