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U. S. Senate Bean Soup
 
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Prep Time: 1 Minutes
Cook Time: 180 Minutes
Ready In: 181 Minutes
Servings: 10
Served in the dining room of the U.S. Senate.
Ingredients:
1 lb dried great northern bean
1 meaty ham bone
3 medium onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 cup instant potato flakes
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
salt and pepper
Directions:
1. Put beans and enough water to cover in pot.
2. Bring to a boil, and boil for 2 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat and soak for 1 hour.
4. Drain and rinse beans.
5. In large pot, put beans, ham bone, and 3 quarts water.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat,cover and simmer for 2 hours.
8. Add next 5 ingredients.
9. Add salt and pepper to taste.
10. Simmer for 1 hour.
11. Remove hambone.
12. Remove meat from bone and cut in small pieces.
13. Return to pot.
14. Heat through.
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