Instructions: Wash beans thoroughly, cover with cold water, and let soak several hours or overnight. Drain and put into kettle; add salt pork and water. Heat to boiling, reduce heat, cover tightly, SIMMER until beans are mushy, about 1 1/2 hours. Add onion the last half hour of cooking. Press soup through sieve, add water or milk and season. Reheat. Sprinkle chopped chives or parsley over each serving. 5 servings.

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