Cabbage And Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. dried white beans
1 smoked ham hock (12 oz.)
3 to 5 cloves garlic, crushed
1 medium onion, chopped
3 carrots, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 head green cabbage, shredded (about 4 c.)
1 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Rinse beans.
Place in large pan in cold water to cover.
Soak 6 hours; drain.
In same pot, combine beans, ham hock, garlic, onion and 8 cups of water.
Bring to boil; cover.
Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour.
Add remaining ingredients and simmer 1 hour.