First time ever making 13 bean soup, and I did not use a recipe

First time ever making 13 bean soup, and I did not use a recipe. I just winged it, and it was so good. Here’s what I did: I started with bacon fat, onion, and garlic, then added the beans, water, and ham hocks. For seasoning I used smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, bouillon seasoning, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Everything went in the Instant Pot for 40 minutes, and it came out delicious. If I make it again, I’d blend some of the beans to make it a little creamier. But honestly, it’s very delicious and totally worth making. #beansoup #instantpotrecipes #soupseason