Senate Bean Soup
["16 oz. pkg. navy beans", "1 to 1 1/2 smoked ham shanks", "1 c. chopped celery", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "1 tsp. oregano leaves", "1 tsp. salt", "2 qt. water", "1 c. chopped onions", "2 cubed potatoes", "1 tsp. nutmeg", "1 tsp. basil leaves"]
["Combine beans,\twater", "and ham shank in large deep pot. Simmer 1 1/2", "hours", "or", "until", "beans", "are tender.", "Remove ham shank and trim meat off bone.", "Return to pot and add remaining ingredients. Simmer", "an\tadditional", "20\tto 30 minutes, until beans", "are tender", "and soup has thickened.", "Serves 10 (1 cup) portions."]
["navy beans", "ham shanks", "celery", "pepper", "oregano", "salt", "water", "onions", "potatoes", "nutmeg", "basil"]