Senate Bean Soup
["2 lb. navy pea beans", "4 qt. hot water", "1 1/2 lb. smoked ham hocks", "1 onion, chopped"]
["Take the beans, wash and run through hot water until beans are white again.", "Put on the fire with the water.", "Take the ham hocks and boil slowly, approximately 3 hours, in covered pot.", "Braise the onion in a little butter and when light brown, put in bean soup.", "Season with salt and pepper, then serve. Do not add salt until ready to serve.", "Serves 8 persons."]
["navy pea beans", "hot water", "ham hocks", "onion"]