Ham-Bean Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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!