Put beans in water and boil 2 minutes. Cover, remove from heat and let stand 1 hour.
Add chopped onion. Bring to a boil and simmer 2 - 2 1/2 hours, until beans are tender.
Add turkey, ham or ham bone and cook 1 hour longer. Add water as needed.
Remove 1 cup of beans 15 minutes before the soup is done. Mash the beans and return to soup to thicken. Cook 15 minutes longer and serve.
Ingredients
Directions
Put beans in water and boil 2 minutes. Cover, remove from heat and let stand 1 hour.
Add chopped onion. Bring to a boil and simmer 2 - 2 1/2 hours, until beans are tender.
Add turkey, ham or ham bone and cook 1 hour longer. Add water as needed.
Remove 1 cup of beans 15 minutes before the soup is done. Mash the beans and return to soup to thicken. Cook 15 minutes longer and serve.