White Bean and Ham Hock Soup by PaganMama

This has been one of my standards this winter. I crock-pot it. So easy. Soak a pound of white beans (navy beans, whatever) overnight. Finely chop a bunch o/onion, carrots, celery. Drain beans. Throw beans, veggies, and smoked ham hock in crock pot. Cover with water. Cook on slow all day. Remove ham hock and dice meat; return. If you like, puree a portion of the soup to make it creamier. Add salt and pepper. Enjoy very much.