Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. navy beans
1 1/2 to 2 lb. ham shank with meat
3 1/2 qt. water
1/3 c. mashed potatoes
2 large onions, diced
3 to 4 carrots, diced
5 ribs celery, diced
garlic powder (about 1 tsp.)
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. rosemary
crushed red pepper to taste
salt to taste

Preparation

Bring water and ham to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
Add beans and simmer 1 hour.
Stir in potatoes and all else.
Cook 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Serve with warm cheese bread.