Mom's Navy Bean Soup Recipe

1. 1

   Soak beans overnight in water, 2 inches above beans.

2. 2

   Drain and add in 2 qts water, ham hocks, catsup, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and onion.

3. 3

   Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 3 hrs.

4. 4

   After soup has simmered about an hour, add in potatoes and carrots.

5. 5

   Continue checking vegetables, and remove when they become tender.

6. 6

   Set aside.

7. 7

   After soup has simmered for 2 hrs; remove ham and cut meat from bones into chunks and return meat to soup.

8. 8

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

9. 9

   Add in reserved carrots and potatoes to soup and heat thoroughly.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.