How to Make SENATE BEAN SOUP Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!

INGREDIENTS
1 lb dry navy beans 1 meaty ham bone 1 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup chopped celery 2?3 cup mashed potato flakes or 1 1/2 cups mashed potatoes 1?4 cup chopped parsley 1 1?2 teaspoons pepper 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon basil 1 bay leaf salt, to taste

DIRECTIONS
Wash and sort beans; in large kettle, cover beans with 6-8 c hot water. Bring to a boil; boil 2 minutes; remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour. Add another 2 quarts of cold water and ham bone. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Stir in remaining ingredients; simmer 20-30 minutes until beans are tender. Remove ham bone, trim off meat and return meat to soup; remove bay leaf. Serve hot; freezes well.

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