Bean Soup
["1 1/2 c. dry northern beans", "1 meaty ham hock", "2 to 3 medium potatoes, diced", "1/2 c. celery, diced", "1 clove minced garlic", "salt and pepper to taste", "1 small onion, diced"]
["Soak beans overnight.", "Drain.", "Add 2 quarts water to beans and hock.", "Simmer 2 hours or until beans are tender.", "Add all other ingredients.", "Simmer another hour or two."]
["northern beans", "ham hock", "potatoes", "celery", "garlic", "salt", "onion"]