congressional bean soup- grandma's

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Kathie Carr
North Liberty, IN

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.

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 8 Hr

Ingredients For congressional bean soup- grandma's

  • 1 lb
    navy beans
  • 4 c
    chicken broth
  • 4 c
    water
  • 3 c
    diced cooked ham
  • 1
    ham bone with some meat attached, optional
  • 1 1/2 c
    diced onion
  • 1 c
    sliced celery
  • 1/2 c
    sliced carrot
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    pepper
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 6 dash
    hot sauce, optional

How To Make congressional bean soup- grandma's

  • 1
    Originally 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.
  • 2
    Place 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.
  • 3
    Remove bay leaf and ham bone if used. Serve hot with corn bread.

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