SENATE BEAN SOUP

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This is an old recipe given to me by my mother. I have tasted different versions but this one is my family's favorite.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Ham

Time 3h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb dry navy beans
1 meaty ham bone
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped celery
2/3 cup mashed potato flakes or 1 1/2 cups mashed potatoes
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1 bay leaf
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Wash and sort beans; in large kettle, cover beans with 6-8 c hot water.
  • Bring to a boil; boil 2 minutes; remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour.
  • Add another 2 quarts of cold water and ham bone.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients; simmer 20-30 minutes until beans are tender.
  • Remove ham bone, trim off meat and return meat to soup; remove bay leaf.
  • Serve hot; freezes well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.2, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 151.7, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 5.5

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