Basic Bean Soup Mix Recipe Recipe

Name: Basic Bean Soup Mix Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: Dry BEAN MIX; 1 lb dry kidney beans; 1 lb dry yellow lentils; 1 lb green split peas; 1 lb dry black beans; 1 lb dry black-eyed peas SPICE MIX; 5 tsp salt; 5 tsp dry basil; 5 tsp dry rosemary; 5 tsp dry marjoram; 2 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper; 5 x bay leaves ADDITIONAL SOUP INGREDIENTS; 8 c. water; 1 x smoked ham hock (about 1/2 lb.); 1 c. minced onion; 1 can no-salt-added diced tomatoes undrained (14.5-oz)

Servings: persons

Dry BEAN MIX
1 lb dry kidney beans
1 lb dry yellow lentils
1 lb green split peas
1 lb dry black beans
1 lb dry black-eyed peas SPICE MIX
5 tsp salt
5 tsp dry basil
5 tsp dry rosemary
5 tsp dry marjoram
2 1/2 tsp black pepper
1 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
5 x bay leaves ADDITIONAL SOUP INGREDIENTS
8 c. water
1 x smoked ham hock (about 1/2 lb.)
1 c. minced onion
1 can no-salt-added diced tomatoes undrained (14.5-oz)

1
To prepare dry-bean mix, combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl.
2
Divide the bean mix into 5 equal portions (about 2 1/2 c. each), and place in airtight containers.
3
To prepare spice mix, combine the salt and the next 6 ingredients (salt through bay leaves) in a bowl.
4
Divide spice mix into 5 equal portions.
5
Place in small airtight containers.
6
To prepare the soup, sort and wash 1 portion dry-bean mix, and place in a large Dutch oven.
7
Cover with water to 2 inches above beans; cover and let stand 8 hrs.
8
Drain.
9
Combine the liquid removed bean mix, 8 c. water, and the ham hock in a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil.
10
Add in 1 packet spice mix, onion, and tomatoes.
11
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 2 hrs.
12
Uncover; cook 1 hour.
13
Throw away bay leaf.
14
Remove ham hock from soup.
15
Remove meat from bone; shred meat with 2 forks.
16
Return meat to soup.
17
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 11/2 c.).

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dry BEAN MIX, 1 lb dry kidney beans, 1 lb dry yellow lentils, 1 lb green split peas, and more.

Yes, Basic Bean Soup Mix Recipe 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 Recipe

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