Chunky Navy Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups dried navy beans
1 large ham hock
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups water
2 large onions, chopped
3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
5 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Sort, wash, and soak beans overnight.
Drain beans.
Add ham hock, garlic and 4 cups water.
Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 3 hours.
Add remaining ingredients.
Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.