Senate Bean Soup

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 hrs 10 mins

  • Additional Time

    8 hrs

  • Total Time

    11 hrs 20 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    560 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    American

Senate Bean Soup

Eat the hearty, historic dish senators have enjoyed for over a century—Senate Bean Soup!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound dried navy beans
  • 1 large smoked ham hock
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Rinse and soak the navy beans overnight in cold water to soften.
  2. Drain and place the beans in a large pot with the ham hock and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 3 hours, or until beans are tender.
  3. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until translucent. Add to the soup pot. Remove the ham hock, shred the meat, and return the meat to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 560kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 72g (24%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 137mg (6%) Potassium 1547mg (44%) Fiber 28g (112%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 88IU (2%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 199mg (20%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 560 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 560kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 72g 24%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 137mg 6%
Potassium 1547mg 33%
Fiber 28g 112%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 88IU 2%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 199mg 20%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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