U.S. SENATE BEAN SOUP
This Triton first grader admonishes us to be sure to keep the egg shells out of the batter!
PANCAKES By Ben Hahn
2 cups oil
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 half cup sugar
First crack two eggs and put into a bowl with out shell. Next por 1 cup milk into the bowl. Then put in 1 half cup of sugar into the bowl. Last put in 2 cups oil and por onto stove at 132 f for 1 half hour. Then serve with a side of scrambled eggs. That will make about 6 pancakes.
PANCAKES By Ben Hahn
2 cups oil
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 half cup sugar
First crack two eggs and put into a bowl with out shell. Next por 1 cup milk into the bowl. Then put in 1 half cup of sugar into the bowl. Last put in 2 cups oil and por onto stove at 132 f for 1 half hour. Then serve with a side of scrambled eggs. That will make about 6 pancakes.
The Recipe
The late Fleta Johannson of Columbus, Indiana, had the original recipe for the famous soup served in the U.S. Senate restaurant. It is indeed MOST delicious no matter which side of the political aisle you are on!
2 C. Great Northern beans soaked overnight
Ham bone with meat on it or 2-3 ham hocks
3 qt. water
1/2 C. mashed potatoes
3 onions, chopped very fine
1 whole bunch celery with tops, finely minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 C. chopped parsley
1 red sweet pepper, cut up finely
Drain water off of soaked beans and place into a large soup pot.
Add the rest of the ingredients except for the sweet pepper.
Remove bone and cut off and mince the meat. Add back to the pot.
Add sweet pepper and salt and pepper to taste. Cook another 1/2 hour.
Serve. Freezes well.
2 C. Great Northern beans soaked overnight
Ham bone with meat on it or 2-3 ham hocks
3 qt. water
1/2 C. mashed potatoes
3 onions, chopped very fine
1 whole bunch celery with tops, finely minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 C. chopped parsley
1 red sweet pepper, cut up finely
Drain water off of soaked beans and place into a large soup pot.
Add the rest of the ingredients except for the sweet pepper.
Remove bone and cut off and mince the meat. Add back to the pot.
Add sweet pepper and salt and pepper to taste. Cook another 1/2 hour.
Serve. Freezes well.
PRALINE FRENCH TOAST
