Navy Bean Soup
["1 lb. dried navy beans", "3 or 4 smoked ham hocks", "3 or 4 leaf end celery ribs", "1 onion (whole)", "3 cloves fresh garlic, crushed and minced", "3 large carrots", "salt and pepper to taste"]
["Wash beans and soak in water for 2 to 3 hours.", "Drain water from beans and add 1 gallon fresh water.", "Add whole onion, celery leaves, ham hocks and garlic.", "Bring to a gentle boil and continue cooking this way for 2 hours."]
["dried navy beans", "ham hocks", "celery ribs", "onion", "garlic", "carrots", "salt"]