Capitol Hill Bean Soup

Submitted by grandma2969

"a friend gave me this recipe..it is excellent! do not add salt until the beans are tender..is toughens them up"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb dried navy beans
• 1 lb ham bones
• 3 cups chopped onions
• 3 cups chopped celery
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄2 cup mashed potatoes
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Soak beans overnight.
2. Drain and cover them with water, add soup bone or chopped ham.
3. Bring to a boil and let get almost tender.
4. Add onion, celery, parsley and garlic, cook till done.
5. Add the mashed potatoes and seasonings.
6. Cook slowly for a while longer.