Bill's Super Bowl Navy Bean Soup

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I love navy bean soup. heck i more than love it. thats why i made 10 or 12 batches to come up with this recipe. On a cold day or night this will warm your heart body and mind. it may also cure the flu. Maybe.

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Steps

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Soak beans for 8 hours or overnight.

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Fill up a round dutch oven with water , leaving enough room for beans.

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Add ham hock and boil for 15 minutes uncovered.

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Add dry seasonings , cover and simmer for another 15 minutes.

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Add beans and the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil for 10 minutes.

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Cover and simmer for at least 4 hours.

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Every hour or so uncover and stir , i like to cook it till the beans start to break open.

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I hope you enjoy it.

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Ingredients

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water, ham bone, dried navy beans, onions, garlic cloves, potato, dried basil, garlic salt, sea salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, olive oil, white wine