Senate Bean Soup
July 11, 2006INGREDIENTS: 1 c. navy beans 1 1/2 qt. water 1 meaty ham bone or ham hock 1/4 c. instant mashed potatoes 1 1/2 c. finely chopped onions Salt & pepper to taste 2 finely chopped celery stalks with leaves 1 clove garlic, pressed 1/8 c. finely chopped parsley DIRECTIONS: Soak beans overnight in water. Add ham bone, cover and simmer until beans are just beginning to [...]