Congressional Bean Soup

This tasty bean soup is a great first course or hearty lunch. The combination of white beans and ham creates a delicious slow cooker soup that the whole family will love.

Cooking MethodSlow Cooker

Ingredients

1 pound small white beans
8 cups water
2 cups ham, diced
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup celery, chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf

Instructions

1. Assemble ingredients in Crock-Pot.

2. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or until beans are tender.

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MsEditor

Dec 20, 2010

windyhell 1423391: Thank you for all of your tips. I'm glad you're enjoying the recipe and finding individualized ways to make it work. Thanks! Blair, editor for RecipeLion.com

windyhell 1423391

Dec 19, 2010

For better flavor, use 2 to 3 meaty ham hocks or a meaty ham bone is much better. Use just half the package of beens and soup not so bland. Omit salt and towards the last add a Knorr Tomato Bouillon with Chick. flavor cube to soup and 1/4 cup minced carrots. Our family likes to add their own dash or two of Texas Pete type of hot sauce, too. It tastes even better the second day, if the family doesn't down all the soup at the first meal.

Chef 1066073

Nov 11, 2010

I found this soup to be very blan. It needs something but don't know what.