Dried Bean Mix
1/2 C. kidney beans
1/2 C. split yellow peas
1/2 C. black beans
1/2 C. red lentils
1/2 C. small red beans
1/2 C. split green peas
Layer each type of bean in a 24 oz. clear gift jar.
Seasoning Mix
1 T. dried sweet pepper flakes
2 tsp. chicken bouillon granules
2 tsp. dried minced onion
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. celery seed
4 T. brown sugar
Combine ingredients. Store in a resealable plastic bag. Attach to jar and give with
recipe for Seasoned Bean Soup. Yields about 3 cups dried bean mix and 1/4 cup
seasoning mix.
Attach to jar:
SEASONED BEAN SOUP
Dried Bean Mix
2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans tomatoes
Seasoning Mix
1 tsp. liquid smoke ( optional )
Rinse beans and place in large Dutch oven or stock pot. Pour 4 cups boiling water
over beans; cover and let soak overnight.
Drain beans and return to stock pot. Add 6 cups water, cover, and bring to a boil
over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 1 to 1/2 hours or until beans are
almost tender.
Add tomatoes and seasoning mix. Stirring occasionally, cover and simmer 30
minutes. Uncover beans and continue to simmer about 1 hour longer or until
beans are tender and soup thickens. Serve warm. Yields about 10 cups soup.
