1. Place beans in a saucepan, cover with water and soak overnight or If you can't soak overnight, place beans in a pot with water to cover and bring to a boil. Boil one minute and turn off heat. Let stand for one hour. After one hour drain and add chicken broth and water to cover. Add onion, celery and carrot. Bring to a boil and cook until done. Remove ham bone an dice meat.
2. Return meat to bean pot.
3. Adjust salt & pepper.
4. Serve.