Ham And Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces cubed ham
1/4 cup finely diced celery
1 cup water
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
15 ounces black soybeans (recipe called for Eden brand)
1/4 cup tiny diced carrot
2 teaspoons onions, minced
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic (optional)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

In a medium sauce pan brown the ham.
Add 1 cup of water and scrape glaze off bottom of pan.
Add low-sodium chicken broth.
Drain the water from the can of beans. Add beans to the sauce pan.
Add all other ingredients. Stir.
Bring to a boil; turn down heat and simmer for at least 1 hour to bring out the flavors - the longer, the better (3+ hours being best.).