Senate bean soup

Senate bean soup

Senate bean soup at the Capitol Visitor Center
Alternative names	U.S. Senate Bean Soup
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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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.