Senate Bean Soup

1. 1

   Cover beans with water; bring to boil and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

2. 2

   Cover pan and let set for 1 hour.

3. 3

   Drain beans and measure liquid; add enough water to make 5 quarts.

4. 4

   Bring to boil and simmer, covered, for 2 hours.

5. 5

   Add remaining ingredients except salt and pepper and simmer covered 1 hour longer.

6. 6

   Remove bone, cut up meat and return meat to soup.

7. 7

   Season to taste.

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