Old Fashioned Ham And Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 to 5 lb. ham with bone
6 qt. water
1 1/2 c. diced celery
1 1/2 c. shredded carrots
1 (112 oz.) can Hanover Great Northern beans
3/4 tsp. black pepper

Preparation

Cook ham in water 2 to 3 hours or until meat is tender. Remove meat from bones and cut into bite-size pieces.
Add celery and carrots to broth; simmer until vegetables are tender.
Add ham, beans and pepper.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
Serves 30 to 35.