Jul 29, 2019

Senate Bean Soup

This hearty soup, served every day in the cafeteria of the U.S. Senate, goes very nicely with hunks of full-flavored breads such as multi-grain, sourdough or focaccia.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Heat beans and water to boiling in Dutch oven. Boil uncovered 2 minutes; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour.

2. Add ham bone. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 2 hours or until beans are tender.

3. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer 1 hour.

4. Remove ham bone; remove ham from bone. Trim excess fat from ham; cut ham into 1/2-inch pieces. Stir ham into soup.

Variation:

Southwestern Bean Soup: Add 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, 1 tablespoon chili powder and 1 teaspoon ground cumin in step 3. Top with salsa if desired.

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