ham and bean soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound great northern beans rinsed, drained and picked over, discard beans that float to the top
• - ham bones/hocks around 2lbs and or scraps and pieces left over
• 1 - large onion chopped
• 1 - clove garlic
• 1 - large potato pared and cubed
• 2 - celery ribs finely chopped
• 1 - large carrot shredded or sliced (can add more if you like)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
• - pepper to taste