Ham-Bean Chowder
["2 lb. navy beans", "4 qt. water", "3 chicken bouillon cubes", "1 1/2 lb. smoked ham hock", "1 c. finely chopped onion", "1 minced garlic clove", "3 Tbsp. butter", "1/2 c. diced celery", "freshly ground pepper"]
["Saute onion and garlic clove in butter.", "Cook adding 2 cups of shredded Cheddar cheese just before serving.", "I always add 1 slice of smoked ham to each of the recipes.", "Both recipes freeze well!"]
["navy beans", "water", "chicken", "hock", "onion", "garlic", "butter", "celery", "freshly ground pepper"]