My Sister'S Navy Bean Soup

1. 1

   Thoroughly wash beans in cold water& discard any stones or shrivelled beans.

2. 2

   Place beans into a large, heavy pot with fresh water; bring to a boil& boil for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove from heat, cover& let stand for an hour.

4. 4

   Add ham bone, salt, pepper& bay leaves to pot, cover& simmer for 3 hours.

5. 5

   Remove bay leaves & ham bone and allow to cool enough to be able to handle.

6. 6

   In the meantime, use a potato masher to mash the beans slightly, chop the onion& add to the pot.

7. 7

   Cut the meat off the bone& add to the pot, adjust the seasonings& continue to simmer for another 30 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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