Source: dLife

This is a hearty and filling soup, perfect for the cold weather.

Servings

6 cup canned great northern beans, unsalted
1 beef bones , or 2 ham hocks
3 medium onions , chopped
3 medium garlic cloves , minced
3 medium celery stalks , chopped
0.25 cup chopped parsley , fresh
0.33 cup instant mashed potato flakes (or 1 cup prepared mashed potatoes)
1 pinch salt and pepper
1 pinch chopped parsley (or chives)

1 Pour the beans back into a Dutch oven or pot and add the bone and 3 quarts of water. Let boil over medium heat. Lower heat, place lid on pot, and let simmer for 2 hours.
2 If there is fat floating on top, take off using a slotted spoon. Mix in the onions, celery, parsley, potatoes, salt, and pepper and let simmer for 1 hour.
3 Remove bones from pot and let cool. When ready to serve, top each bowl with parsley.

This freezes well and can be made well in advance and saved for a quick easy meal.