Senate bean soup

Senate bean soup

Ingredients/Components

• lemon - 1/2 item
• clove garlic - 1 item
• thyme - 3/4 tsp
• large onions - 4 item
• large carrot - 1 item
• cooked ham - 1 lb
• navy beans
• stems parsley - 6 item
• 1/2 large bay leaves - 1 item

How to make senate bean soup:

Soak the beans overnight. Drain and rinse in hot water. Cook in 3 quarts of water. Chop the onions, garlic, carrots and parsley. Add 1/2 lemon. Cook ham 2 to 3 hours, cut in 1/2-inch cubes. Remove 2 cups cooked beans and run through blender. Pour back into soup. Add salt and pepper to taste. Also add 2 cups water.

Recipe categories: Soups & stews, Main dish, Ham.