Best Congressional Bean Soup Recipes

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CONGRESSIONAL BEAN SOUP- GRANDMA'S



Congressional Bean Soup- Grandma's image

Grandma had this recipe for years and made it in a stockpot. It was supposedly developed for the US Congress in the eartly 1900's. Later both Mom and Grandma made this in a crockpot and added seasonings. The original recipe is rather bland. Adjust the seasonings to your taste. This is good served hot with corn bread.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Bean Soups

Time 8h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb navy beans
4 c chicken broth
4 c water
3 c diced cooked ham
1 ham bone with some meat attached, optional
1 1/2 c diced onion
1 c sliced celery
1/2 c sliced carrot
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 bay leaf
6 dash(es) hot sauce, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Originally Grandma made this soup in a stock pot. Later she and my Mom it in a crock pot. Since that easier I have used the crock pot directions.
  • 2. Place all ingredients in Crock-Pot. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or until beans are tender. Adjust seasonings. These beans can be bland so more spices may be to your liking. Serve hot with corn bread.
  • 3. Remove bay leaf and ham bone if used. Serve hot with corn bread.

CONGRESSIONAL BEAN SOUP



CONGRESSIONAL BEAN SOUP image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups water
1 pound dried Navy beans (rinsed and picked over)
2 cups diced lean cooked ham
1 cup finely chopped celery (we use the leaves too)
1 onion, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley
1 tsp. salt (may need more to suit your taste)
1/4 tsp. pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add beans and boil gently 2 minutes. Turn off heat and let stand 1 hour. Pour all, including liquid, into a slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on HIGH all day until beans are very soft.

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