U.S. House Of Representatives Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. white Michigan beans
water to cover
smoke ham hock
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

In a large pot, cover beans with cold water and soak overnight.
Drain and cover with water again.
Add ham hock and simmer slowly for about 4 hours or until beans are tender.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Just before serving, bruise beans with a large spoon.
Makes 6 servings.