1 lb. dried navy or pea beans, soaked and drained
4 c. water
1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) ham butt
1 onion, sliced
2 garlic, cloves, chopped
1 med. green pepper, cut into strips
1/2 sm. head cabbage, shredded
1 hot pepper (optional)
1 carrot, sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen lima beans

Place all ingredients EXCEPT FROZEN VEGETABLES AND CABBAGE in crock pot. Cover and cook on low 12 to 18 hours. Turn to high and remove ham. Add frozen peas, lima beans and cabbage. Cook 1 to 2 hours on high, or until vegetables are tender.

Serve large bowls of this thick soup with crusty French bread.