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Bean Soup:

2 lbs. Dried Navy Beans

4 Quarts Hot Water

1-1/2 lbs. Smoked Ham Hocks

1 Onion, Chopped

2 T. Butter

Salt & Pepper, To Taste

 

Wash the navy beans and run hot water through them until they are slightly whitened.

 

Place beans into pot with hot water.

 

Add ham hocks and simmer approximately 3 hours in a covered pot, stirring occasionally.

 

Remove ham hocks and set aside to cool.

 

Dice meat and return to soup.

 

Lightly brown the onion in butter; add to soup.

 

Before serving, bring to a boil and season with salt and pepper.

 

Serve with a squirt or so of hot sauce.