Best 8 Senate Bean Soup From Idahoan Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Idaho, where hearty and comforting flavors reign supreme. Discover the secrets of crafting the perfect senate bean soup using Idahoan's premium ingredients. This beloved classic, a testament to the state's agricultural bounty, promises a symphony of textures and flavors that will warm your soul and leave you craving more. Let's explore the art of making this iconic soup, unearthing the secrets behind its irresistible appeal.

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SENATE BEAN SOUP (THE OFFICIAL RECIPE)



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A historic ham and bean soup recipe that's always on the Senate menu for a reason.

Provided by Unpeeled

Categories     dinner     lunch

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound dry navy beans
3/4 pound smoked ham hock
2 quarts cold water
1 onion, diced
1 tablespoon butter
kosher salt, to taste (I do about 2 teaspoons)
fresh black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse the navy beans and pick over. Place beans into large pot with two quarts of cold water and the ham hock. Bring just to a boil, then lower to a simmer and cook for approximately three hours in a partially-covered pot, stirring occasionally, until the beans have fully softened.
  • Remove ham hocks and set aside to cool. Meanwhile, lightly brown the onion in butter and add to the soup. Pull meat from the ham hocks and return to soup. Stir. Before serving, bring to a boil and season with salt and pepper.

SENATE BEAN SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound dried navy beans, picked over
1 pound ham (preferably with bone)
1 large russet potato, peeled and quartered
Kosher salt
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Put the beans in a large bowl and cover with about 3 times their volume of cold water. Soak overnight in a cool place.
  • Drain the beans and transfer to a large pot or Dutch oven. Add 10 cups water and the ham. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and cook until the beans are tender, about 1 hour, 30 minutes. Transfer the ham to a plate to cool slightly, then remove the bone, if used, and dice the meat. Return the meat to the pot.
  • Meanwhile, cover the potato with water in a saucepan and season with salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer until the potato is fork-tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain the potato; transfer to a bowl with the milk and mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth. Add the mashed potato to the bean soup and stir until combined.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, garlic and parsley and cook until the vegetables are translucent, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the vegetable mixture to the soup, reduce the heat to low and cook 1 hour, adding up to 2 more cups water if the soup is too thick. Season with salt and pepper.

SENATE BEAN SOUP



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Choose to make your dinner on stovetop or slow cooker with this hearty soup made using pork and beans.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups dried navy beans (1 lb), sorted and rinsed
12 cups water
1 ham bone, 2 lb ham shanks or 2 lb smoked pork hocks
2 1/2 cups mashed potatoes
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 medium stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat beans and water to boiling. Boil uncovered 2 minutes; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour.
  • Add ham bone. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 2 hours or until beans are tender.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer 1 hour.
  • Remove ham bone; let stand until cool enough to handle. Remove ham from bone. Remove excess fat from ham; cut ham into 1/2-inch pieces. Stir ham into soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 960 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 g

SENATE BEAN SOUP



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Categories     Bean     Simmer     Boil

Yield serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds Michigan navy beans
4 quarts water
1 1/2 pounds smoked ham hocks
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 medium onion, chopped
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse the beans in hot water until they are white. Place them in a stockpot, add the water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 3 hours. Meanwhile, simmer the ham hocks in a large pot of water for 3 hours. Heat the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Saute the onion until lightly browned. Add the onion to the pot of beans. Remove two cups of the bean mixture, puree in a blender, and return to the soup. Remove the ham hocks, and break down slightly with a knife. Add to soup mixture. Just before serving, season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.

SENATE BEAN SOUP FROM IDAHOAN®



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Bean soup is on the menu in the Senate's restaurant every day. There are several stories about the origin of that mandate, but none has been corroborated. According to one story, the Senate's bean soup tradition began early in the 20th-century at the request of Senator Fred Dubois of Idaho. We like his version because it contains mashed potatoes, of course!

Provided by Idahoan

Categories     Idahoan®

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (4 ounce) package Idahoan® Roasted Garlic Flavored Mashed Potatoes, dry
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 (32 fluid ounce) containers vegetable stock
1 smoked ham bone
2 (14.5 ounce) cans white beans, rinsed and drained
½ bunch parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in stock pot over medium high heat.
  • Add chopped onion, celery, and carrots and cook until they begin to to soften slightly.
  • Add vegetable stock and ham bone. Bring to boil and reduce heat; simmer for an hour.
  • Remove ham bone from pot and pick off ham; return meat to pot. Add the beans.
  • Add package of Idahoan Roasted Garlic Flavored Mashed Potatoes and stir thoroughly.
  • Mix in chopped parsley and adjust seasoning if necessary. Cook for an additional 5 minutes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.6 calories, Carbohydrate 55.4 g, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1040.8 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

SENATE BEAN SOUP FROM IDAHOAN®



Senate Bean Soup from Idahoan® image

Bean soup is on the menu in the Senate's restaurant every day. There are several stories about the origin of that mandate, but none has been corroborated. According to one story, the Senate's bean soup tradition began early in the 20th-century at the request of Senator Fred Dubois of Idaho. We like his version because it contains mashed potatoes, of course!

Provided by Idahoan

Categories     Idahoan®

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (4 ounce) package Idahoan® Roasted Garlic Flavored Mashed Potatoes, dry
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 (32 fluid ounce) containers vegetable stock
1 smoked ham bone
2 (14.5 ounce) cans white beans, rinsed and drained
½ bunch parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in stock pot over medium high heat.
  • Add chopped onion, celery, and carrots and cook until they begin to to soften slightly.
  • Add vegetable stock and ham bone. Bring to boil and reduce heat; simmer for an hour.
  • Remove ham bone from pot and pick off ham; return meat to pot. Add the beans.
  • Add package of Idahoan Roasted Garlic Flavored Mashed Potatoes and stir thoroughly.
  • Mix in chopped parsley and adjust seasoning if necessary. Cook for an additional 5 minutes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.6 calories, Carbohydrate 55.4 g, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1040.8 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

THE FAMOUS SENATE RESTAURANT BEAN SOUP



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Whatever uncertainties may exist in the Senate of the United States, one thing is sure: Bean Soup is on the menu of the Senate Restaurant every day. The origins of this culinary decree has been lost in antiquity, but there are several oft-repeated legends. One story has it that Senator Fred Thomas Dubois of Idaho, who served in the Senate from 1901 to 1907 and sat as chairman of the committee that supervised the Senate Restaurant, gaveled through a resolution requiring that the bean soup be on the menu every day. Another account attributes the bean soup mandate to Senator Knute Nelson of Minnesota, who expressed his fondness for it in 1903. In any case, Senators, and their guests, are always assured of this hearty, nourishing dish. They know they can rely upon its delightful flavor and epicurean qualities. (Recipe from the Honourable and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, IV, U.S. Senator, West Virginia.)

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Ham

Time 3h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs of small michigan navy beans
1 1/2 lbs smoked ham hocks
1 onion
unsalted butter
salt
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Take two pounds of small Michigan navy beans, wash and run through hot water until beans are white again.
  • Put on the fire with four quarts of hot water.
  • Then add smoked ham hocks, boil slowly approximately 3 hours in covered pot.
  • Braise one chopped onion in a little butter, and when light brown put it into the soup.
  • Season with salt and pepper then serve.
  • Do not add salt until ready to serve.

U.S. SENATE BEAN SOUP



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Chock-full of ham, beans and celery, this hearty soup makes a wonderful meal at any time of year. Freeze the bone from a holiday ham until you're ready to make soup. Plus, once prepared, it freezes well for a great make-ahead supper! -Rosemarie Forcum White Stone, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 4h15m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound dried great northern beans
1 meaty ham bone or 2 smoked ham hocks
3 medium onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 celery ribs, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 cup mashed potatoes or 1/3 cup instant potato flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
Minced parsley or chives

Steps:

  • Rinse and sort beans. Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened., Drain and rinse, discarding liquid. In a large Dutch oven or soup kettle, place the beans, ham bone or hocks and 3 quarts water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours., Skim fat if necessary. Add the onions, garlic, celery, parsley, potatoes, salt and pepper; simmer 1 hour longer., Set aside ham bones until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bones; discard bones. Cut meat into bite-sized pieces and return to Dutch oven. Heat through. Sprinkle with parsley or chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight helps to soften them and reduce the cooking time. You can also quick-soak the beans by boiling them for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
  • Use a variety of beans: This recipe calls for Great Northern beans, but you can also use other types of beans, such as navy beans, pinto beans, or black beans.
  • Add vegetables and meat or meat alternatives: This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and meat or meat alternatives. You can add diced carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, or corn. You can also add cooked ground beef, pork, or chicken.
  • Season the soup to taste: This recipe is a good starting point, but you can adjust the seasonings to your liking. Add more salt, pepper, garlic powder, or onion powder, if desired.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for senate bean soup include sour cream, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, or chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

Senate bean soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a very versatile soup, so you can easily customize it to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and satisfying senate bean soup that your family and friends will love.

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