Green Bean Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 soup kettle of water (estimated 2 quarts of water and add as needed)
• 1 or 2 smoked ham hocks (need to be smoked and not pork hocks)
• 1 or 2 slices of smoked ham 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick; cut into cubes
  (some like Virginia smoked ham, and ask the meat vendor to cut it thick for them)
• 1 large white onion chopped up, but not too fine
• 3-4 potatoes cut up in cubes
• Fresh green beans - estimated one plastic grocery sack full;
  cut into 3/4 inch pieces
• 1 tsp. summer savory (fresh is best if you can get it)-- to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Bring water, ham and onion to a boil and then let simmer for at least 1/2 hour.
   Some people add a couple of drops of liquid smoke.
2. Add green beans, potatoes, and spices
3. Simmer until potatoes and beans are well done.
4. When ready to serve, put in a little cream or milk. Do not boil again.