Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. dry northern beans
1 meaty ham hock
2 to 3 medium potatoes, diced
1/2 c. celery, diced
1 clove minced garlic
salt and pepper to taste
1 small onion, diced

Preparation

Soak beans overnight.
Drain.
Add 2 quarts water to beans and hock.
Simmer 2 hours or until beans are tender.
Add all other ingredients.
Simmer another hour or two.