One account attributes a supposed bean soup mandate to a Minnesota senator who expressed his fondness for it more than a century ago.

Meanwhile, make soup ... Add beans and stock and simmer 20-25 minutes. Purée until nearly smooth, season with salt and simmer again until flavors meld, 5-7 minutes. Make molasses butter: In ...

Mix up your mash with blended butter beans! It's the perfect accompaniment to a hearty chicken, butternut squash and kale stew. Each serving provides 570 kcal, 46g protein, 55g carbohydrate (of ...