Recipe: U.S. Senate Bean Soup

U.S. SENATE BEAN SOUP

1 Lb Great Northern Beans.
1 1/2 Cup Cooked Ham (diced)
1 Med Onion (chopped)
2 Ribs Celery (chopped)
1/4 Cup Parsley (Chopped)
1/4 Tsp ea Garlic Powder and Nutmeg.
10 Cups Water.
3 Tbs Cooking Oil.
Salt and Pepper to taste.

Rinse and sort the beans.

Place sorted beans into a large heavy soup pot, cover with warm water, bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to a medium simmer.

Meanwhile saute the ham and onion in oil, add this to the beans.

Let simmer for about 2 hours, add water as needed during cooking.

After 2 hours cooking remove 1 1/2 cups of the beans and mash them.

Add all remaining ingredients, including the mashed beans.

Stir and continue cooking for 15 - 20 minutes to blend the flavors.