Sort and wash bean mix; ... pepper, and ham hock. Cover; boil. Simmer 1 ... meat; return to soup. Makes 2 1/2 quarts. ... refrigerator; improves with age.
Or 1/8 tsp. dried sage ... drained beans, ham hocks, beef and chicken broths, ... Stir back into soup. Add reserved ham pieces. ... parsley, if you wish.