Rainbow Soup Food

OVER-THE-RAINBOW MINESTRONE

Steps:

• Cut stems from chard; chop stems and leaves separately. Reserve leaves for adding later. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and chard stems; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker., Stir in broth, tomatoes, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, squash, pepper, carrot and garlic. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, 6-8 hours., Stir in pasta and reserved chard leaves. Cook, covered, on low, until pasta is tender, 20-25 minutes longer; stir in pesto. If desired, serve with additional pesto, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes and fresh basil.

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.

RAINBOW BEAN SOUP IN A JAR

Steps:

• Look for red lentils or yellow split peas for a real rainbow of colors in this mix, if you can't find use regular brown lentils or pick a colorful dried bean of your choice for this layer.
• Mix seasonings and place in a thin zipper sandwich bag.
• Use a Pint Jar that has a wide mouth.
• Place each type of bean in jar in order listed above.
• Top with season bag, gently flatten bag so it can be seen from all sides.
• Put lid on jar.
• Decorate jar.
• Attach recipe to jar.
• Put a expiration date on year from now.
• RAINBOW BEAN SOUP.
• Remove seasoning packet.
• Set aside.
• Rinse beans 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 beans in very large pan.
• Add 4 cups water and 1/2 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.
• Enjoy!