Senate Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Senate Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried navy beans (2 1/2 c.); 10 cups water, divided; 1 small ham hock (or left over ham bone with meat attached); 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/2 cup carrot, chopped; 2 large celery ribs, finely chopped; 1/4 cup parsley; 2 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon basil; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb dried navy beans (2 1/2 c.)
10 cups water, divided
1 small ham hock (or left over ham bone with meat attached)
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon pepper
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup carrot, chopped
2 large celery ribs, finely chopped
1/4 cup parsley
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

1
Soak beans overnight in 6 cups of the water (or bring to boil; boil 2 minutes and let stand, covered, 1 hour).
2
Add remaining 4 cups water, the ham hock, bay leaf and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover; simmer 1 1/4 hours or until beans are almost tender.
3
Stir in remaining ingredients, cover; cook 20 to 30 minutes more, until beans are tender.
4
Discard bay leaf. Cut meat from bone and shred, then return the meat to the pot.
5
*I often throw everything into the crockpot, after the first step, and let it simmer on high for 4 hours or on low 8 hours -- a good dinner to come home to! Just shred the meat and remove the bone and bay leaf before serving.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried navy beans (2 1/2 c.), 10 cups water, divided, 1 small ham hock (or left over ham bone with meat attached), 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Senate Bean Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Senate Bean Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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