Navy Bean and Ham Soup

2 lbs dried navy beans
2 packets instant vegetable soup mix (I prefer Knorr's but Lipton will work almost as well)
1 lb ham or bacon (I have used everything from bacon to all types of ham to hot dogs, it's up to you)
1 large onion chopped
1 tbs crushed garlic
salt and pepper to taste

I make this in a 2 gal crock pot. Soak beans over night to soften. Rinse beans and add the rest of the ingredeints. Add water to fill crock about 1 inch from top. Let it simmer in the crock pot for 6 to 8 hrs or until beans are soft and easy to smoosh.

My Corn Bread Recipe

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
2/3 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 egg
1 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil


Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray or lightly grease a 9 inch round cake pan.
In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt and baking powder. Stir in egg, milk and vegetable oil until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.