congressional bean soup- grandma's
Grandma had this recipe for years and made it in a stockpot. It was supposedly developed for the US Congress in the eartly 1900's. Later both Mom and Grandma made this in a crockpot and added seasonings. The original recipe is rather bland. Adjust the seasonings to your taste. This is good served hot with corn bread.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
8 Hr
method
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yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound navy beans
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups water
- 3 cups diced cooked ham
- 1 - ham bone with some meat attached, optional
- 1 1/2 cups diced onion
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1/2 cup sliced carrot
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 - bay leaf
- 6 dashes hot sauce, optional
How To Make congressional bean soup- grandma's
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Step 1Originally Grandma made this soup in a stock pot. Later she and my Mom it in a crock pot. Since that easier I have used the crock pot directions.
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Step 2Place all ingredients in Crock-Pot. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or until beans are tender. Adjust seasonings. These beans can be bland so more spices may be to your liking. Serve hot with corn bread.
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Step 3Remove bay leaf and ham bone if used. Serve hot with corn bread.
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