Senate Bean Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Wash navy beans and run them through hot water.
2. 2
   Put beans in large boiler with water and ham hocks.
3. 3
   Boil slowly, covered, for around 3 hours.
4. 4
   Braise onion in a little butter.
5. 5
   When onion is brown, add it to the soup mixture.
6. 6
   Serve real hot.
7. 7
   Add salt and pepper only after you put soup in individual bowls.
8. 8
   Serves 8.