Five Bean Soup Mix In A Jar Food

VEGETARIAN FIVE BEAN SOUP MIX

Steps:

• In each of the four Mason jars, layer 2/3 cup of pinto beans-shaking the jar gently to level the beans. Then repeat with 2/3 cup of green peas and so on ending with the kidney beans. Set jars aside.
• In a small bowl, combine all remaining spices except bay leaves and bouillon cubes.
• On a 10" x 10" piece of parchment paper, spoon 3 tablespoons of the spice mixture in the middle. Place two bay leaves and one bouillon cube on top. Fold parchment around spices to make a small spice packet. Seal with tape or stickers. Repeat three more times to create four total packets. Squish the packets into the top space of each of the four bean jars. You can also package the spices into plastic zip-top baggies if you prefer.
• Place lids on jars, cover in fabric and ribbon and label as desired.

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.

RAINBOW BEAN SOUP MIX IN A QUART JAR

Steps:

• Use a quart jar that has a wide mouth, but if you can't find one any quart jar will work.
• Place each type of bean in jar in the order listed above.
• Top with seasoning bag, gently flattened so it can be seen from all sides.
• Place lid, decorate jar and attach recipe.
• Put an expiration date: one year from time of assembly.
• DIRECTIONS TO MAKE RAINBOW BEAN SOUP:.
• Remove seasoning packet from the jar and set to the side. Rinse beans and place beans in large microwave-safe dish. Cover with water 1" to 2" over top of beans. Cover dish loosely with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 15 minutes, rotating after 7 minutes. Drain and rinse beans very well; place in a large pot. Add 8 cups water, one 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes and seasonings from packet. Cover, bring to boil. Lower heat, cover pan and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Stir occasionally.