THE FAMOUS SENATE RESTAURANT BEAN SOUP
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
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.
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Cherry Adoga
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the flavor is incredible. I highly recommend this recipe.
Chioma Chukwuma
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, filling, and so delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of bean soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and hearty, I couldn't get enough of it.
Sunaina Ali
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so good! I love that I can make it in my slow cooker.
SAkib Raj.FunBuZz
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! It's a great recipe for a cold winter day.
Fific Armin
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the way the beans melt in your mouth. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Emmanuel Chike
[email protected]Meh.
Karemah Ramadan
[email protected]This soup is okay. It's not the best bean soup I've ever had, but it's not bad either. I think it needs a little more seasoning, but overall it's a decent recipe.
NOAH YOSEF
[email protected]I was so excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The soup was bland and lacked flavor. I followed the recipe exactly, but I think I may have used the wrong type of beans. I'm not sure I'll be making this soup again.
Raja junaid Raja junaid
[email protected]This soup is so good! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Mis Hasna akatar
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The soup was delicious and very easy to make. I made it for my family and they all loved it. I will definitely be making this again.
Mike Paschal
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.