1 lb. dried white beans, boiled for 30 minutes
1 sm. smoked ham shankbone or leftover ham (turkey ham works well)
8 c. water
2 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. shredded carrots
1/4 c. minced parsley
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. freshly ground pepper

Boil the dried beans for 30 minutes and then drain, throwing away the water used. Put beans into crock pot. Add the remaining ingredients to the cooker, cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or more. Before serving, remove the ham to cutting board. Remove the bone and dice the meat. While you are doing this, simmer the soup in the cooker on high if it seems too thin. Return meat to soup. Makes 8-10 servings.