Senate Bean Soup
Senate Bean Soup is a hearty, comforting dish featuring tender navy beans, smoky salt meat or ham bone, and a medley of vegetables. Rich in flavor and perfect for cold days, it suits family dinners and gatherings, offering a satisfying and wholesome meal with simple, homemade charm.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat the beans and water to boiling, then reduce the heat.
- Boil uncovered for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Cover and let stand for 1 hour, or soak the beans with water overnight.
- Drain the beans and add 10 cups of fresh water.
- Add the salt meat or ham bone to the beans and water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat.
- Cover and simmer for about 2 hours or until the beans are tender.
- Stir in the mashed, cooked potatoes, salt, pepper, chopped onion, chopped celery, and chopped carrots.
- Cover and simmer for an additional hour.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
355
kcal
18% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).