Five Bean Soup Mix 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.

FIVE-BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Combine beans; divide into four even batches, about 3-3/4 cups each., To make one batch of soup: Wash one batch of beans. Place in a large kettle; add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil; cook for 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour. , Tie spices in a cheesecloth bag. Drain and rinse beans. Return to kettle; add bouillon, spices and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove spices. Add tomatoes and heat through.

FIVE-BEAN SOUP MIX IN A JAR

Steps:

• Layer 3/4 cup pinto beans in jars; shake gently to level beans. Repeat with 3/4 cup of peas, northern beans, black beans and red beans. Set jars aside.
• Combine pepper, paprika, dry mustard, minced onion, salt, garlic powder, oregano, rosemary and basil in a small bowl.
• Place 3 T of spice mix in a snack-size ziploc bag. Add 2 bay leaves and 1 bouillon cube. Gently shake contents to one side of bag and close. Fold bag around spices and place in top of each jar.
• Place lids on jars, sealing tightly. Tie with ribbon and attach printable gift tag with instructions.

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.

MIXED BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Rinse and sort beans. Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened., Drain and rinse, discarding liquid. Add water to the beans; bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender. Discard bay leaves.

5 BEAN SOUP WITH BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Hydrate beans according to package instructions.
• Add beans and rice to slow cooker and cover with water (about 2 inches over top of beans).
• Add onions, tomatoes with juice, garlic, parsley, rosemary, black pepper, salt and bullion cubes. Stir the mixture.
• Cover and cook on low for 10 hours or until beans are tender.

BLACK BEAN SOUP MIX

Steps:

• Put the black beans into an airtight glass container.
• In a small bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients.
• Transfer to a small air tight container.
• Include the following directions with the container of beans and spices: Soak the beans in water to cover, overnight in a large soup pot.
• Drain the beans and set aside.
• In a large soup pot, heat 2 tablespoons oil.
• Add in 1 medium chopped onion and 1/2 pound sliced polish sausage; saute over medium-high heat until onion is translucent.
• Add in the beans and spice mixture; stir.
• Add in 8 cups water; bring to a boil.
• Lower heat and simmer, partially covered, for 2 hours or until beans are tender.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.