U.S. Senate Navy Bean Soup

Name: U.S. Senate Navy Bean Soup
Cuisine: US & Canada
Ingredients: 2 , bay leaves; 4 , sprigs fresh thyme; 4 , parsley stems, plus 1 1/2 tablespoons minced parsley leaves; 1 pound, dried navy beans washed and picked clean of any debris or dark-colored beans; 1 , smoked ham hock (about 12 ounces); , Salt; 1 tablespoon, unsalted butter; 1 , medium onion, chopped fine; 1 , medium carrot, chopped fine; 1 medium stalk, celery, chopped fine; 4 medium cloves, garlic, peeled and finely minced; , Ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon, lemon juice from 1 medium lemon, plus 1 lemon cut into wedges

Main Courses
US & Canada
Pasta, Grains, Rice & Beans
Beans
Soups

This classic homegrown bean soup has supposedly been on the menu in the Senate restaurant since 1901. Could we bring this old standby into the 21st century?

SERVES 4 to 6

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