Simple And Easy Ham And Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb great northern bean, sorted, washed
2 -3 smoked pork shanks
1 small white onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/4 lb baby carrots, chopped
1 -2 garlic clove, pressed
1 teaspoon coleman's dry English-style mustard
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Preparation

Cover beans with water by 3 inches.
Soak overnight in fridge, Wash and drain.
Place all ingredients EXCEPT pepper and salt in a large pot.
Cover with water by 1/2 inch. Mix well.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer for 90 minute
Add water if needed as needed.
Remove ham shanks, split their skins, remove meat.
Discard the skins, fat, and bones.
Chop the meat, return it to the pot.
Season to taste.
Simmer 10 minute more.
May be served at this time but it's much better reheated the next day.