Instructions: Heat water over medium-high heat and add beans. Add ham hock and simmer over low heat about 3 hours, covered.

In separate skillet, saute onion in butter over medium heat until light brown, about 10 minutes. Add to bean soup. Season soup with salt and pepper to taste just before serving.

This recipe yields 8 servings.

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