Basic Bean-Soup Mix Recipe

Name: Basic Bean-Soup Mix
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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 smoked ham hock (about 1/2 pound); 1 cup chopped onion; 1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained

Servings: persons

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 smoked ham hock (about 1/2 pound)
1 cup chopped onion
1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained

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, 8 cups water, and the ham hock 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. Remove ham hock from soup. Remove meat from bone; shred meat with 2 forks. Return meat to soup.

689

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dried-bean mix:, 1 pound dried kidney beans, 1 pound dried yellow lentils, 1 pound green split peas, and more.

Yes, Basic Bean-Soup Mix falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basic Bean-Soup Mix

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