White Bean Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Wash white beans and soak overnight.
2. 2
   Use lean salt meat; wash and cut only (do not boil).
3. 3
   Add water to cover about three inches over beans and meat in pot.
4. 4
   Boil together and remove bubbles that form over top of beans as they begin to boil until there are none left.
5. 5
   Add seasonings (onion and garlic only) and oil.
6. 6
   Cook until beans are tender.
7. 7
   The length of time depends on if they are new crop beans or if they are old.
8. 8
   New crop beans are in September and they remain tender until December.
9. 9
   Beans can be bought in September and frozen for later use.