BEER-BEAN SOUP

1 cup marrow beans
1 ham bone or a split ham hock (optional but desirable)
1 12-oz. Can beer
2 beef bouillon cubes or 1 can condensed beef broth
1/ 2 cup diced ham
1 Tbs. Brown sugar
1 tsp. prepared mustard
1 1/2 Tbs. catsup
1/ 4 cup chopped onion
1/ 2 cup chopped celery
1/ 2 cup shredded carrots
Salt and pepper to taste

Cover beans with water and soak overnight. Drain and place in kettle. Add hambone, beer, and bouillon or beef broth and enough water to cover completely plus 1 inch. Simmer for about 2 hours or until beans are tender. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for at least 1/ 2 hour. Serves 4. Note: Canned diced tomatoes can be added. If so, omit ketchup. Some like to add a diced peeled potato also.