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Senate bean soup
Soup served in the United States Senate / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
United States Senate Bean Soup or simply Senate bean soup is a soup made with navy beans, ham hocks, and onion. It is served in the dining room of the United States Senate every day, in a tradition that dates back to the early 20th century. The original version included celery, garlic, and parsley. One of the two versions used today includes mashed potatoes.
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Alternative names | U.S. Senate Bean Soup |
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Course | Soup |
Place of origin | United States |
Region or state | United States Senate |
Main ingredients | Navy beans, ham hocks, sometimes mashed potatoes |
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