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Senate Bean Soup
Eat the hearty, historic dish senators have enjoyed for over a century—Senate Bean Soup!
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
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Rinse and soak the navy beans overnight in cold water to soften.
- 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.
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.