=====Ham & Bean Soup=====
1 16 oz. package small white beans\\
8 cups water\\
1 large ham bone with plenty of meat on the bone\\
1-2 tea. salt\\
1/2 tea. pepper\\

Soak the beans overnight, and drain.\\
Put the beans, ham bone, salt and pepper, and 8 cups of water in a large crock pot.  Cook on low for 4-6 hours, adding more water if needed.  Remove the bone and gristle and serve.