Beans With Smoked Pork Hock

In a large pan, combine the onion, pork hock, soaked beans, bay leaf, and garlic. Cover everything with water and crumble in the vegetable cube.

Bring it to a simmer, then cook, covered, for about 60 minutes over low heat. About 15 minutes before the end of cooking, add the carrots and celery (which you've chopped in a blender) to the pot and stir everything together.