serves 6 to 8

3 cups northern beans-white beans
4 cups water
4 cups chicken broth(see
FarOout Food's tip on page???)
2 lbs. smoked ham hocks
2 medium potatoes, cubed
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 lg.onion, diced
2 cups shredded cabbage
1 tsp. dried thyme
3/4 tsp. dried rosemary
1/2 Tblsp. black pepper
1 Tblsp. minced fresh garlic
bottled hot pepper sauce to taste