Grandma'S Navy Bean Soup

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   Soak beans overnight in water to cover (2 inches above beans). Drain; add 2 quarts of water, ham hocks, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and onions.

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   Bring to boil.

3. 3

   Lower heat; cover and simmer for about three hours.

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   After soup has simmered for about one hour, add the potatoes and carrots.

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   When they are tender, scoop out and save, to be added to soup before serving.

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   After simmering for about two hours, the meat starts to loosen from the bones.

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   Remove ham hocks and cut meat from bones into chunks and return to soup to continue cooking.

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   Continue cooking soup until beans are done and soup starts to thicken.

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   Add potatoes and carrots to soup shortly before serving.

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    Serves four to six people.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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