1 c. Great Northern beans
3 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1 ham hock or 1/2 lb. diced ham
3 carrots, peeled & diced
1 onion, chopped
1 c. chopped celery
2 c. chopped cabbage
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. taco seasoning
4 c. water

Cover beans with water and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes and remove from heat. Let stand for 1 hour. Drain. Combine beans with 3 cups water, salt and ham hock. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours or until beans are tender. Add carrots, onion, celery, cabbage, remaining seasonings and 4 cups water. Simmer until vegetables are tender. Remove ham hock and cut meat from bone. Dice meat and return to soup. Serves 8.