Ham And Bean Soup
["1 c. dry navy beans", "1 to 1 1/2 lb. meaty smoked pork hocks", "1 1/2 c. sliced celery (3 stalks)", "1 c. chopped onion (1 large)", "3/4 tsp. dried thyme, crushed", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "1 bay leaf"]
["Rinse beans. Place beans in water. Cover and let soak in a cool place for 6 to 8 hours. Drain and rinse beans."]
["beans", "pork hocks", "celery", "onion", "thyme", "pepper", "bay leaf"]