Down Home Navy Bean Soup
["2 c. dried navy beans", "2 ham hocks or seasoning meat of your choice", "1 stalk celery, diced", "1 small bay leaf", "1 medium onion, diced", "1 (17 oz.) diced stewed tomatoes", "salt and pepper"]
["Wash beans well, cover with cold water and soak for 2 hours. Place meat in pot and cover with water.", "Bring to a boil.", "Add celery, onion, bay leaf and navy beans.", "Cover pot and cook slowly until beans are almost done.", "Add salt, pepper and tomatoes. Bring to a boil and then simmer until beans are very tender.", "If necessary, add more water and a small can of tomatoes (diced)."]
["beans", "ham hocks", "celery", "bay leaf", "onion", "tomatoes", "salt"]