Navy Bean Soup

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Title: Navy Bean Soup
Categories: Soups/stews, Bean/legume
Yield: 6 Servings

1 c Dried beans
4 c Water, boiling
2/3 c Diced ham hock
1 Teaspoon. salt
1 Onion, chopped
3 Stalks of celery, chopped
A sprinkle of cayenne pepper
5 c Water

Wash beans and sort for quality. Pour into 4 cups boiling water,
remove from heat, and cover for 4 to 5 hours.

Cook onions in frying pan until golden, Add beans (drained), celery,
seasonings and 5 cups water and ham hock to onions boil 30 mins. then
simmer covered for 1 1/2 hours. Add additional water if needed.

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