{"id":5272,"date":"2025-09-02T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roguechef.com\/?p=5272"},"modified":"2025-09-02T23:52:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T23:52:58","slug":"cheap-eats-navy-bean-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roguechef.com\/?p=5272","title":{"rendered":"Cheap Eats – Navy Bean Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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For over a century, the U.S. Senate restaurant has served navy bean soup daily. This tradition reportedly began in the early 1900s when Senator Fred Dubois of Idaho requested it become a permanent menu item. The humble soup uses just white navy beans, ham, and simple vegetables. Yet it became such a beloved staple that it earned its place in congressional lore. The recipe has stayed largely the same through decades of political changes, economic ups and downs, and shifting food trends. It’s a testament to both its satisfying taste and remarkable affordability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Navy beans are one of the cheapest protein sources you can buy. At roughly a dollar per pound dried, these small white beans can make multiple hearty meals for a family. Fresh produce spoils in days. Meat needs immediate use or freezing. However, dried beans offer incredible value because they last for a long time and pack a significant amount of nutrition. One cup of cooked navy beans provides a considerable amount of protein, fiber, and essential minerals. The cost per serving? Just pennies. Add some inexpensive vegetables, such as onions, carrots, and celery, along with a small ham bone for added flavor. You’ve got maximum nutrition and satisfaction for minimal cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The storage power of dried beans makes them perfect for thoughtful meal planning and emergency prep. Store them properly in airtight containers away from light and moisture, and navy beans stay good for years. Some sources say they can last a decade or more. This makes them ideal for budget-conscious families who want to stock up during sales without worrying about spoilage. Canned beans cost much more per serving. Dried beans need only water, time, and basic seasonings to become filling, nutritious meals. When money gets tight or grocery prices spike, having dried beans on hand means you always have access to affordable, high-quality protein.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Hearty, Filling, Stasty, and with quite the history<\/span><\/div>\n
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Prep Time <\/span>30 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cook Time <\/span>2 hours<\/span><\/span> hrs<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Soak Time <\/span>12 hours<\/span><\/span> hrs<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Servings: <\/span>8<\/span> people<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>
Course: <\/span>Dinner, Lunch, Soup<\/span><\/div><\/div>
Cuisine: <\/span>American<\/span><\/div><\/div>
Calories: <\/span>331<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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