Pam's Bean Soup

Ingredients:

2 ¼ C Great Northern Beans  (Cook 2 min. Soak 1 hour; drain. Or soak overnight; drain.)

2 quarts water

1 ½ C diced carrots

1 ½ C diced celery

1 C chopped onion

1 tsp salt

½ tsp pepper

½ tsp garlic powder

1 C chicken broth

Directions:

Place in large, deep pot.  Bring to boil.  Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 2 hours.

Or cook in crock-pot on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.