Bean Soup

1. 1

   Rinse beans and cold water.

2. 2

   Bring to boil and simmer two minutes.

3. 3

   Remove from heat and cover.

4. 4

   Let stand one hour or add water and let stand overnight.

5. 5

   Drain.

6. 6

   Add ham bone, bay leaf, salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Cover and simmer 3 1/2 hours.

8. 8

   Add onion the last 1/2 hour.

9. 9

   Remove ham from bone.

10. 10

    Mash beans slightly with potato masher and add ham to soup.

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