12 Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. mixed beans
10 c. water
1 medium onion, chopped
1 c. carrots, chopped
1 c. celery , chopped
1 or 2 smoked ham hocks
1/2 tsp. curry
pinch of fennel
salt and pepper

Preparation

Wash beans.
Add beans and ham to water in large kettle.
Add onions, carrots, celery and seasonings.
Simmer 3 hours, covered. Given to me by a Swiss friend.