Dried Bean Soup Mix and Seasoning

Ingredients

• Dried Bean Mix:
• 1/2 cup each of the following:
• kidney beans, split yellow peas, black beans, red lentils, small red beans, and split green peas
• Seasoning Mix:
• 1 tablespoon dried sweet pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon dried parsly flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• Seasoned Bean Soup
• Dried Bean Mix (3 cups)
• 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
• Seasoning Mix (1/4 cup)

Directions

For dried bean mix, layer each type of bean in a clear gift container.

For seasoning mix, combine all ingredients. Store in a resealable plastic bag. Give with recipe for Seasoned Bean Soup.

For Soup: Rinse beans and place in a large Dutch oven. Pour 4 cups boiling water over beans; cover and let soak overnight. Drain beans and return to Dutch oven. Add 6 cups water, cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until beans are almost tender. Add tomatoes and seasoning mix; 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.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Leisure Arts Christmas Gifts of Good Taste
Submitted By: Joy Bowers
ebowers@matnet.com
Dried Bean Soup Mix and Seasoning