Senate Soup

Senate Soup is inspired by the historical Senate Bean Soup which has been on the U.S. Senate menu daily since the early 20th century. This hearty dish is a perfect dinner. It’s made with simple ingredients that come together to create a rich and satisfying meal. 

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Senate Soup

Servings: 8 Servings

Author: Rose Thicket Farms

Equipment

• Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 2 medium medium onions finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 Tbs vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 7 cups water
• 4 tsp chicken bouillon
• 1 pound dried navy beans
• 1 ham bone *
• 1 (8 oz) pack Tasso
• 3 medium carrots peeled and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
• 2 bay leaves

Instructions

• In a microwave safe bowl, add onions, garlic, oil and thyme. Cook for about 5 minutes until the onions are soft. Stirring at one minute increments. Pour into the slow cooker.
• Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
• Cook on high for 8-10 hours.
• Remove ham bone and Tasso. Allow to cool and shred the Tasso and any ham from the bone. Discard the bone.
• Return the ham and Tasso to the slow cooker. Remove the bay leaves and discard. Salt and pepper the soup to taste.
• Serve

Notes

If you do not have a ham bone, use 12 oz of diced ham. 

Be sure to check the chicken bouillon labels for gluten-free. 

 

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Senate Soup is a rich and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner. Please comment and share a picture of your success here with me. Connect with me on social media for more inspiration. If you are looking for another delicious recipe, check out my Pumpkin Layer Delight recipe here.