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

irene surumgbwia
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The end result is a delicious and hearty soup that will warm you up on a cold day.


luvrqt
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I'm not a big fan of beans, but I really enjoyed this soup. The beans were cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful.


Sheikhsaad Saad
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This soup is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Evan Baber
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I found this soup to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and vegetables to give it more flavor.


Fayaz Enayat
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a very budget-friendly meal.


Shaheed Ali
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I've been making this soup for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The beans are cooked perfectly and the broth is flavorful and satisfying.


Gary Little
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This soup was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and had a delicious, hearty flavor. I especially liked the addition of the ham bone, which gave the soup a rich, smoky flavor.


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