Friday, February 13, 2015

Senate Bean Soup


Navy beans, ham, celery, and butter make Senate Bean Soup rich and delicious. 



Senate Bean Soup

Christy Jordan of Southern Plate has many mouth-watering, simple recipes.  The recipe for Senate Bean Soup can be found on Christy's website:  http://www.southernplate.com/2010/01/shortcut-senate-bean-soup-and-mary-poppins-visits-bountiful.html

Notes:

*I use 1 1/2 to 2 cups of cooked, diced ham.  If I don't have leftover ham in the freezer, I use Farmland Smoked Spiral Ham Slices and Pieces.  I cut off any fat or rind and then dice enough to make 1 1/2 to 2 cups.   The remaining ham can be frozen for the next batch of soup. 

*Use 4 (15.5 oz.) cans navy beans

*Cornbread is a good side with this soup, and I have an easy, delicious recipe for it!

Cornbread:  http://easyaspiecanbe.blogspot.com/2014/02/cornbread.html  

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From Wikipedia:  "Senate bean soup is a soup made with navy beans, ham hocks, and onion. It is served in the dining room of the United States Senate every day, in a tradition that dates to the early 20th century. The original version included celery, garlic, parsley, and mashed potatoes as well."

Cooking Tip:  For years, I wasted leftover celery, because I didn't know how to store it properly.  I finally stumbled across this technique that will keep celery crisp and fresh for up to 4 weeks!   Wash and dry the celery, trim the edges with a sharp knife, and store it wrapped in a paper towel inside a zippered storage bag in the refrigerator.

 

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