2 1/4 c. beans
2 qt. water
1 ham shank
1 c. chopped onions
1 c. chopped celery
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. oregano leaves
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. basil leaves
1 tsp. salt

Soak beans. Drain and combine beans, water, and ham shank. Simmer 1 1/2 hours. Remove 1 cup beans and mash well. Trim meat from bone.