Senate Bean Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Take the beans, wash and run through hot water until beans are white again.
2. 2
   Put on the fire with the water.
3. 3
   Take the ham hocks and boil slowly, approximately 3 hours, in covered pot.
4. 4
   Braise the onion in a little butter and when light brown, put in bean soup.
5. 5
   Season with salt and pepper, then serve. Do not add salt until ready to serve.
6. 6
   Serves 8 persons.