Very Simple Bean Soup

This is a Very easy soup recipe made with basic ingredients.

• 1# (2 cups) of dried navy beans, soaked at least 6 hours
• 2 quarts water
• 1 ham hock*
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 cup diced celery, include the leaves
• 2 tsp garlic, chopped
• 1/4 tsp ground clove
• 1/4 cup of Italian Parsley, chopped
• 1 cup Potato, diced

1. Drain the beans. Add to the water and Ham hock and bring to a boil. Reduce Heat, and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
2. Remove the ham hock. Trim the meat from the bone, discard the bone.
3. Add the meat, vegetables, garlic, and clove to the pot. Return to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes
5. Using a Potato masher or a heavy whisk mash the beans and potatoes until it becomes creamy. 
6. Salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with the Parsley

* In place of the ham hock, use 1 packet of ham flavored stock