Senate Navy Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Senate Navy Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. navy beans, soaked 4 hours in water; 1 3/4 lb. smoked ham hocks; 4 qt. water; 1 c. chopped onion; 1 c. finely chopped celery; 1 clove garlic, mashed; 2 c. finely diced potatoes; 1 bay leaf; salt and pepper to taste (depends on ham hock); 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley; 2 Tbsp. butter

Servings: persons

2 lb. navy beans, soaked 4 hours in water
1 3/4 lb. smoked ham hocks
4 qt. water
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. finely chopped celery
1 clove garlic, mashed
2 c. finely diced potatoes
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper to taste (depends on ham hock)
1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
2 Tbsp. butter

1
While beans soak, bring ham hocks to boil in 4 quarts water over high heat.
2
Lower heat and simmer 2 to 3 hours.
3
In large soup pot, saute onions in 2 tablespoons butter.
4
Add celery and mashed garlic, stirring.
5
Add potatoes and 2 cups water from ham hocks.
6
Cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes.
7
Add beans, ham hocks, bay leaf and all liquid from beans and ham.
8
Cover and cook slowly until beans are tender, about 1 hour, adding water if needed. Remove hocks; cut meat from bones in bite size pieces and return to pot.
9
Salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf.
10
Add parsley.

790

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. navy beans, soaked 4 hours in water, 1 3/4 lb. smoked ham hocks, 4 qt. water, 1 c. chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Senate Navy 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.

Senate Navy Bean Soup

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