When I was about 7, Wowie and Monty took me to visit Washington D.C. In addition to the usual sights, I was also taken to the McCarthy hearings and lunch with their friend, Congressman Bryon Rogers of Denver at the U.S. House of Representatives Restaurant. Mom found and sent me the menu which has the recipe for their “famous” bean soup on the back.
2 lbs. No. 1 white Michigan beans
Cover with cold water and soak overnight.
Drain and recover with water.
Add a smoked ham hock and simmer slowly, for about 4 hours until beans are cooked tender. Then add salt and pepper to taste.
Just before serving, bruise beans with a large spoon or ladle, enough to cloud.