Ham & Bean Soup

This is the one I use, but I sub the water for Chicken stock, and double the thyme (makes it good).  I also add a few cloves of garlic, cuz I love it!!

HAM AND BEAN SOUP 

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1 lb. dry navy beans
8 c. water
1 1/2 lbs. ham hocks
2 med. potatoes
2 med. carrots
2 stalks celery
1 med. onion
3/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Cook beans and ham until done, then add cubed potatoes, chopped celery, onions and carrots, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 1 hour or until everything is tender.