Senate Bean Soup

Directions

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   Combine beans, water
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   and ham shank in large deep pot. Simmer 1 1/2
3. 3
   hours
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   or
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   until
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   beans
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   are tender.
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   Remove ham shank and trim meat off bone.
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   Return to pot and add remaining ingredients. Simmer
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    an additional
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    20 to 30 minutes, until beans
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    are tender
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    and soup has thickened.
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    Serves 10 (1 cup) portions.