16 oz. pkg. white beans or navy beans
2 qts. water
Ham shanks
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. basil
1 tsp. salt

Wash beans and soak in water overnight. Combine beans, water and ham shanks in large pot. Cover and simmer 2 to 3 hours. Remove 1 to 2 cups of beans and mash well. Remove ham shanks and trim meat off bone. Return mashed beans and meat to pot. Add remaining ingredients simmer another 1/2 to 1 hour.