[southernnorthcarolina]

I wonder how much you'd have to tip to get a waiter to give the recipe for the famous Senate Dining Room Bean Soup. A closely guarded secret, I understand...

[Conservababe]

Senate Bean Soup (served on Mondays)

2 pounds of small Michigan navy beans
1-1/2 pounds of smoked ham hocks
1 onion
butter
Salt and pepper

Take two pounds of small Michigan navy beans, wash and run through hot water until beans are white again. Put on the fire with four quarts of hot water. Then add smoked ham hocks, boil slowly approximately 3 hours in covered pot. Braise one chopped onion in a little butter, and when light brown put in bean soup. Season with salt and pepper than serve. Do not add salt until ready to serve.

Serves: 8.