Holiday Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. pkg. Great Northern beans
1 (32 oz.) can tomatoes
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 large garlic, chopped
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. each: thyme and tarragon
1 Tbsp. each: parsley flakes and paprika
1 large onion, chopped
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 c. white wine
1/2 tsp. each: basil and celery salt
salt and pepper to taste
ham hock

Preparation

Wash beans, place in large pot, cover with water and soak overnight.
Drain before cooking.
Add 2 quarts water and ham hock or ham quarters.
Simmer 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
Add onion, tomatoes, bell pepper and all other ingredients, including the wine.
Simmer 30 or 40 minutes.