Ham And Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. dry navy beans
1 to 1 1/2 lb. meaty smoked pork hocks
1 1/2 c. sliced celery (3 stalks)
1 c. chopped onion (1 large)
3/4 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf

Preparation

Rinse beans. Place beans in water. Cover and let soak in a cool place for 6 to 8 hours. Drain and rinse beans.