Leftover Ham And Noodles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 slice ham
ground black pepper to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 quarts water
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package wide egg noodles

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, combine ham, black pepper, garlic, and 1 1/2 quarts water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add onion and celery; continuing cooking until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
Add noodles, and cook until al dente. Serve hot.