"Old Florida Footprint" Black Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (12 oz.) pkg. black beans
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped onion
3 bay leaves
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. basil
1 lb. salt pork, chopped

Preparation

Wash beans and check for stones.
Soak overnight in a regular-size crock-pot (or equivalent size pot).
Do not drain. Add remaining ingredients, place on low heat and cook all day. Stir occasionally. Remove salt pork before serving.