Ingredients:

1lb beans

carrots

onion

celery

minced garlic

1 bay leaf

1 can chicken broth

1 ham hock plus extra ham

Directions:

1. Oregano, salt, pepper, garlic powder (all seasoning to taste).

2. Combine all ingredients in pot or crock pot add 5 cups water simmer for 6 hours (add more water as needed). In last two hours add seasoning. If you buy a ham hock from the store be sure to boil it first to reduce the saltiness.

Bon Appetit!