Senator'S Bean Soup
["1 ham hock (large)", "3 or 4 stalks celery with tops, chopped", "1 bunch green onions, chopped", "2 cloves garlic, minced", "1/4 c. chopped parsley", "1/2 c. diced carrots", "1/2 c. instant potato flakes", "2 cans Great Northern beans", "pinch of black pepper"]
["Cover", "ham hock with water and cook.", "Debone and cut up fine. Put", "aside", "and", "save", "broth.", "Combine celery and tops, green onions", "and tops, garlic and carrots.", "Cover with water and simmer", "until tender (not overdone).", "Combine ham, broth, vegetables,", "beans", "and", "potato", "flakes and heat until hot and blended."]
["ham hock", "celery", "green onions", "garlic", "parsley", "carrots", "beans", "black pepper"]