Bean Soup without milk

1 lb dry navy beans , soaked over night 2 quarts water 1 lb meaty ham bones or 1 lb ham , cut in pieces 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup chopped celery leaves 1[...]

1 bag 15 bean medley ham hock (or slice of ham) onion powder garlic powder 3 bay leafs Place beans in slow cooker, cover with twice as much water as the[...]

3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion , chopped 2 garlic cloves , chopped 1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped 1 carrot , sliced 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1[...]