Bean Soup
["2 lb. washed small Michigan navy beans", "hot water", "4 qt. water", "1 1/2 lb. smoked ham hocks", "1 onion, chopped", "little butter", "salt and pepper"]
["Wash navy beans and then run them through hot water until the beans are white again.", "Boil slowly 3 1/2 hours in a covered pot containing 4 quarts of water and smoked ham hocks.", "Braise onion in a little butter and add it to the soup.", "Season with salt and pepper.", "Serves 8."]
["beans", "water", "water", "ham hocks", "onion", "butter", "salt"]