Bean Soup Mix In A Jar Food

BEAN SOUP MIX IN A JAR

Steps:

• In pint size (500 ml) jar, layer beans and peas in order listed above or as you prefer.
• In small bowl, mix remainder of ingredients. Place in a small plastic bag or wrap well in plastic wrap to keep separate from beans and peas.
• Place spice pack on top of beans and peas. Seal jar.
• Decorate, label and include Cooking Directions.
• Cooking Instructions
• Also Needed:14 oz can diced tomatoes
• Remove spice pack.
• Rinse remainder of ingredients well, then drain.
• Place bean mix in pot and add 6 cups water and bring to boil. Boil for 10 minutes to remove any toxins from beans.
• Remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour. Drain, rinse, drain.
• Return to pot, add 7 cups water, 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) diced tomatoes, spice mix and bay leaf.
• Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 to 11/2 hours.
• Adjust seasoning to taste, remove bay leaf and garnish with fresh parsley.
• Makes 9 cups.

BE PREPARED FIVE-BEAN SOUP MIX

Steps:

• To make bean mix: Measure pinto, navy, kidney, lima, and garbanzo beans, and combine in a large airtight container or bag.
• To make seasoning mix: Combine onion, paprika, salt, mustard powder, garlic, chicken bouillon powder, beef broth, parsley, bacon bits, and vegetable flakes in plastic bag and shake to mix. Place bag in bean container. Store at room temperature.
• To make one batch (6 bowls) soup, start 2 1/2 hours before. Rinse 1 1/2 cups bean mix in sieve under running water. Place beans in a three-quart saucepan. Add 5 cups water, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/4 cup seasoning mix. (You can add 1 can tomatoes and juice at this time, or you can add the juice and reserve the tomatoes to add near the end of the simmering time.) Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until beans are tender.

BEAN SOUP IN A JAR (VEGAN)

Steps:

• Place the beans in a large canning jar (mixed or layered in colours).
• Add 4 vegetable bouillon cubes and 1 bay leaf on top.
• Close and label the jar.
• Attach a card with the directions for use to the jar.
• Directions for use: Rince beans and discard any debris. In a large saucepot, cover beans with water. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain beans and add 6 cups fresh water. Add vegetable bouillon cubes, minced garlic, bay leaf, celery, carrots, onions and can of tomatoes. Flavour with thyme. Cover and cook for 3 to 4 hours until beans are tender. Remove bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste.

GOOD LUCK BEAN SOUP IN A JAR

Steps:

• Use 2 (1 pint) clamp top jars. In each jar, layer 1/4 cup of each type bean.
• Seal lid and attach cooking instructions.
• INSTRUCTIONS:.
• Rinse beans, place in large bowl, add one to 2 tsp of salt and cover with water.
• Let stand overnight.
• Drain beans, place in a large kettle, add 2 quarts of water, one cup chopped ham and one chopped onion.
• Simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours; add one chopped green pepper and 3 tbls lemon juice or one tsp lemon pepper.
• Makes 4 servings.