Navy Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. navy beans
1 1/2 lb. smoked ham hock
1 onion, sliced
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Wash beans in hot water; drain.
Combine in large kettle with ham hock and 4 quarts hot water.
Cover.
Cook slowly for 3 to 4 hours or until beans are tender, but not mushy.