Holiday Bean Soup Mix
Submitted by Carolyn Allen from Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative
Ingredients:
1/2 c. dry kidney beans
1/2 c. split green peas
1/2 c. dry black beans
1/2 c. red lentils
1/2 c. dry red beans
1/2 c. split green peas
Seasoning packet:
1 T. dried green pepper flakes
2 T. chicken bouillon granules
2 t. dried minced onion
1/2 t. dried parsley flakes
4 T. brown sugar
1-1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
1/2 t. garlic powder
1/2 t. celery seed
Directions:
Layer the ingredients in the order given in a wide-mouth 1-quart canning jar. Mix and place the seasonings in a small plastic bag. Place on top of the peas.
Holiday Bean Soup
1 jar holiday bean soup mix
2 cans (14.5 oz.) stewed tomatoes
1 t. liquid smoke (optional)
Remove seasoning bag from holiday bean soup mix and set aside. Rinse beans and place in a large soup pot. Pour 4 cups boiling water over beans, cover and let soak overnight. Drain water, add 6 cups water. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and simmer 1 to 1.5 hours. Add tomatoes, seasoning mix and liquid smoke. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Uncover and continue to simmer about 1 hour longer or until soup thickens.
