U.s. Senate Bean Soup

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Serving Size : 10 servings.
Category : Soups


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound great northern beans -- dried
1 meaty ham bone or
2 smoked ham hocks
3 medium onions -- chopped
3 cloves garlic -- minced
3 celery ribs -- chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley -- chopped
1/3 cup instant potato flakes
salt and pepper -- to taste
parsley -- for garnish



Ready, set, cook!



Place beans and enough water to cover in a saucepan; bring to boil and
boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and soak for 1 hour. Drain
and rinse beans. In a large kettle, place beans, ham bone or hocks and
3 quarts water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2
hours. Skim fat if necessary. Add onions, garlic, celery, parsley,
potatoes, salt and pepper; simmer 1 hour longer. Remove meat and bones
from the soup. Remove meat from the bones; dice and return to kettle.
heat through. Garnish with parsley or chives.

Nutritional Information: 290 Calories (kcal); 9g Total Fat; (28%
calories from fat); 21g Protein; 32g Carbohydrate; 48mg Cholesterol;
47mg Sodium






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