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5-BEAN SOUP MIX

5-Bean Soup Mix

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INGREDIENTS

Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 20

2 cups instant minced onion, divided

6 cups dried small red beans, divided

2-2/3 cups dried lentils, divided

1-1/3 cups dried white navy beans, divided

1-1/3 cups dried yellow split peas, divided

4 cups uncooked brown rice, divided

1/4 cup dried crushed basil leaves, divided

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided

2 teaspoons cumin powder, divided

2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, divided

4 bay leaves

Directions

DIRECTIONS

In each of 4 one-quart jars, layer the following: 1/2 cup red beans, 1/3 cup lentils, 1/3 cup navy beans, 1/2 cup red beans, 1/3 cup lentils, 1/2 cup split peas, and 1/2 cup red beans.

In each of 4 zip-top plastic bags, place the following: 1/2 cup toasted onion, 1 tablespoon basil, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper and 1 bay leaf.

Place 1 spice-filled plastic bag in each jar, on top of red beans.

Place 1 cup rice in each of 4 zip-top plastic bags and place in jars, on top of spices.

Cover with jar lids.

Makes 4 soup mixes.

Soup Preparation Instructions

Preparation instructions: Remove rice and spices from jar. Wash beans and combine with 9 cups water in Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 30 minutes. Drain. Return beans to saucepan and add rice, 12 cups chicken broth, and spices. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour or until beans and rice are tender. Garnish each serving with sliced green onions, if desired. Makes 6 servings.