Senate Bean Soup

1. 1

   Wash and sort beans.

2. 2

   Place in a large pot with a lid and add 5 quarts of water.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil and boil hard for 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Cover, remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour.

5. 5

   Bring to a hard boil again, reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours, or until the beans begin to mush.

6. 6

   Add all the ingredients except salt and pepper and simmer for 1 hour longer.

7. 7

   Remove hock, cut up meat and return to the pot.

8. 8

   Discard bone.

9. 9

   Season to taste with salt and pepper, Serve.

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