Basic Bean Soup Mix

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Basic Bean-Soup Mix

 

Recipe By : Cooking Light, adapted

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beans Soups & Stews

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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***DRIED-BEAN MIX***

1 pound dried kidney beans

1 pound dried yellow lentils

1 pound green split peas

1 pound dried black beans

1 pound dried black-eyed peas

***SPICE MIX***

5 teaspoons salt

5 teaspoons dried basil

5 teaspoons dried rosemary

5 teaspoons dried marjoram

2 1/2 teaspoons black pepper

1 1/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper

5 bay leaves

additional soup ingredients for 1 packet

-- dried-bean mix and 1 packet

spice mix:

8 cups water

1 cup chopped onion

1 can no-salt-added diced tomatoes -- undrained

-- (14.5-ounce)

 

1. To prepare dried-bean mix, combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl.

Divide the bean mixture into 5 equal portions (about 2-1/2 cups each), and place

in airtight containers.

 

2. To prepare spice mix, combine the salt and the next 6 ingredients (salt

through bay leaves) in a bowl. Divide spice mix into 5 equal portions. Place

in small airtight containers.

 

3. To prepare the soup, sort and wash 1 portion dried-bean mix, and place in a

large Dutch oven. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans; cover and let stand

8 hours. Drain.

 

4. Combine the drained bean mixture and 8 cups water in a large Dutch oven;

bring to a boil. Add 1 packet spice mix, onion, and tomatoes. Cover, reduce

heat, and simmer 2 hours. Uncover; cook 1 hour. Discard bay leaf. Yield: 6

servings (serving size: 1-1/2 cups).

 

KES 04/18/000

 

 

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