Ham and Bean Soup - Master recipes

Ingredients

• 1 pound (2 1/2 cups) dry white beans, like cannellini or Great Northern -
• 2 quarts of water -
• 2-3 pounds smoked ham shanks or ham hocks -
• 2 teaspoons Herbes de Provence, or Italian seasoning -
• 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil -
• 1 cup diced onions (about 1 small onion) -
• 1 cup chopped celery (about 2-3 ribs) -
• 2/3 cup chopped carrots (about 1 medium carrot) -
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced -
• Tabasco sauce -
• Salt and pepper -
• Fresh parsley -