*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            HOOSIER BEAN SOUP

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Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       lb           Navy beans
   6       c            Water
   1       t            Salt
     1/2   lb           Ham hock
   1       t            Butter
     1/2   c            Onion, diced
     1/4   c            Celery, diced
                        Salt and pepper to taste

  Measure beans and water into a deep kettle; let stand
  overnight or 6 to 8 hours.  Add salt and ham hock.
  Cover, bring to a boil; then simmer until the beans
  are tender.  About 1 to 1 1/2 hours.  Melt butter in a
  small skillet and saute onion over medium heat until
  light brown. Stir into soup. Add salt and pepper.
  Randy Rigg
 


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