Mom'S Bean Soup
["1 lb. navy beans", "1 1/2 lb. cubed ham", "1 c. onions", "2 garlic cloves, minced", "1/4 c. parsley", "1 1/2 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. basil leaves", "1/2 tsp. pepper", "1/2 tsp. oregano leaves", "1 bay leaf", "2 c. carrots", "1 c. celery"]
["Place beans in a 4-quart Dutch oven with 6 to 8 cups water. Heat to boiling and let simmer for 2 minutes.", "Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour.", "Drain.", "Add 2 quarts water, ham, onion, garlic, parsley, salt, basil, pepper, oregano and bay leaf. Heat to boiling.", "Reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender."]
["navy beans", "ham", "onions", "garlic", "parsley", "salt", "basil", "pepper", "oregano", "bay leaf", "carrots", "celery"]