Navy Bean Soup
["2 c. dried navy beans", "water (to cover)", "1 medium size piece ham hock", "1 bay leaf", "2 medium onions, chopped", "1 large potato, peeled and cubed", "3 stalks celery", "salt and pepper to taste", "garlic powder to taste"]
["Wash and sort beans.", "Place in a large kettle.", "Cover with water.", "Soak one hour.", "Drain.", "Cover beans with water again. Add ham hock and bay leaf.", "Bring to a boil.", "Cover, reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.", "Add remaining ingredients.", "Cover and simmer 20 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.", "Stir occasionally.", "Remove bay leaf before serving.", "Yield:", "3 quarts."]
["beans", "water", "ham hock", "bay leaf", "onions", "potato", "stalks celery", "salt", "garlic"]