Senate Bean Soup

1. 1

   Soak beans in water to cover (add a pinch of baking soda) overnight.

2. 2

   Drain and cover with fresh water.

3. 3

   Add ham bone and simmer until beans are tender (1 to 1 1/2 hours).

4. 4

   Remove the ham bone, pull off all bits of meat and return to the soup pot.

5. 5

   Add vegetables and simmer another hour.

6. 6

   Place remaining ingredients in soup pot (except the parsley) the last 10 minutes of cooking. You may find it necessary to add water during cooking.

7. 7

   The goal is to have a thick, not watery broth.

8. 8

   Garnish with parsley.

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