Ham & Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb dried great northern bean
10 cups water
1/2 - 1 lb cubed cooked ham
1/4 cup instant onion
1 tablespoon chopped carrot
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Preparation

Sort beans for debris and wash.
Put beans in a large pot and add water.
Bring to a rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute.
Remove from heat and cover. Let set for one hour.
Add to the pot the rest of the ingredients. Mix well.
Return to heat and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer at least one hour, or until beans are soft.