Congressional Bean Soup (Crockpot)
This savory bean soup made with ham, celery and parsley leaves is perfect served with a loaf of french bread on the side.
Ingredients
1 | pound |
white beans
small |
|
8 | cups |
water
|
|
2 | cups |
ham
diced |
* |
1 | cup |
onions
diced |
|
1 | cup |
celery
chopped |
|
2 | tablespoons |
parsley leaves
chopped |
|
1 | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
¼ | teaspoon |
black pepper
|
* |
1 | each |
bay leaves
|
* |
Directions
Soak beans overnight if desired.
Add the beans, water, ham, onions, celery, parsley, salt, black pepper and bay leaves to a slow cooker or Crockpot.
Cook on low setting for 8 hours or until the beans are tender.
Variations
- Use beef stock instead of water, don't add salt if you use seasoned stock
- a ham bone may be used instead of diced ham
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme may be added
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 437g (15.4 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 1003% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 425mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate
6g
6%
Dietary Fiber 4g
18%
Sugars g
Protein
12g
Vitamin A 3%
•
Vitamin C 6%
Calcium 8%
•
Iron 14%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?