Instructions: Sort and rinse beans. Combine beans, 7 cups water, beer, ham hocks, seasoning packet in large 6-8 quart pan. Bring to boil and reduce to a rapid simmer. Add chopped onions, celery, garlic and tomatoes to pan.

Simmer, covered, for at least 2 hours. Remove ham meat, chop fine, and add rest of meat, cut into small chunks. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours more until beans are soft.

*My notes: I did not use but about 4 cups of water, as we like it thicker. and I had to cook it a long time, to get the big beans tender.

Luscious soup.

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