Senate Bean Soup(Yield: 8 Servings)

Directions

1. 1
   Wash beans and run through hot water until they are white again.
2. 2
   Put in pot with 4 quarts hot water.
3. 3
   Add ham hocks and boil slowly for about 3 hours, covered.
4. 4
   Saute onion in butter until light brown; add to bean soup.
5. 5
   Season to taste with salt and pepper, then serve.
6. 6
   (Do not add salt until ready to serve, as this toughens the beans.)