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Bean Soup Mix

An attractive bag of this savory mix makes a tasteful gift for a teacher or co-worker— remember to attach the soup recipe with a decorative ribbon or cord.

48-60 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Cook: 2 hours 35 min. + standing

Ingredients

BEAN MIX:
1 cup each dried yellow split peas, green split peas, lentils, medium pearl barley, black-eyed peas, small lima beans, navy beans, great northern beans and pinto beans
SOUP:
6 cups water
1 large onion, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 pound smoked sausage
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

In a large bowl, combine bean mix ingredients. Divide into six
batches, 1-1/2 cups each. Store in airtight containers in a cool dry
place for up to 1 year. Yield: 9 cups of mix (six batches of
soup-each batch makes 2-1/2 quarts and serves 8-10).
To make one batch of soup: Place 1-1/2 cups bean mix in a Dutch oven;
cover with water by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes.
Remove from the heat; let stand for 1 hour. Drain, discarding
liquid. Return beans to kettle; add water. Bring to a boil. Reduce
heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are

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Bean Soup Mix (continued)

Directions (continued)

tender.
Add the onion, carrot, chili powder, salt, pepper and cloves. Return
to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Add
sausage, tomatoes and lemon juice; simmer 15-20 minutes longer.
Yield: 8-10 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 196 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 664 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 10 g protein.