Senate Bean Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Served daily in U. S. Senate dining room.
2. 2
   Wash beans and soak overnight in large kettle.
3. 3
   The next morning, add enough water to make 5 quarts.
4. 4
   Add ham bone or hock and simmer about 2 hours or until beans begin to be mushy.
5. 5
   Add potatoes, onions, celery and garlic.
6. 6
   Simmer for 1 hour.
7. 7
   Remove bone, dice meat and return it to soup.
8. 8
   Add salt and pepper.
9. 9
   Makes 4 to 5 quarts.