SENATE BEAN SOUP (SLOW COOKER)

A U.S. CAPITOL TRADITION! Since the early 20th century, the cafe at the U.S. Senate has served Senate Bean Soup (Navy Bean Soup) every single day!

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Start with dried navy beans, onions, celery, garlic, and a hambone!

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STEP 1: Soak dry white beans, drain and place in slow cooker with hambone.

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STEP 2: Add diced onion, celery, and garlic.

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STEP 3: Add enough of the soaking liquid to cover all ingredients.

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STEP 4: Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.

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STEP 5: Remove hambone and chop up the meat; cook and mash 3 potatoes.

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STEP 6: Stir the ham and potatoes into the soup.

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Hearty & delicious!

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