Senate Bean Soup

• 2 lb. dried navy beans
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1-1/2 lb. smoked ham hocks
• pork shoulder
• 1 lg. onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp. butter
• margarine
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. dill weed
• 1/4 tsp. dry mustard
• 1/4 tsp. tarragon leaves
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

1. Sort beans and wash well.
2. Soak overnight covered with water and 1 teaspoon salt.
3. Place beans in 4 quarts water; bring to a boil.
4. Saute onions in butter; add to beans.
5. Add remaining ingredients; reduce heat and simmer for about 4 hours.

dried navy beans, salt, ham hocks, pork shoulder, onion, butter, margarine, salt, dill weed, dry mustard, tarragon leaves, ground black pepper

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/21021 (may not work)