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["Toast chopped onion in non-stick skillet, stirring constantly, over medium- low heat.", "Remove onion from skillet; cold.", "In each of 4 one-qt jars, place the following: 1/2 c. red beans, 1/3 c. lentils, 1/3 c. split peas, 1/2 c. red beans, 1/3 c. lentils, 1/3 c. navy beans, and 1/2 c. red beans.", "In each of 4 zip-top plastic sandwich bags, place the following: 1/2 c. toasted onion, 1 Tbsp.", "basil, 1 tsp.", "black pepper, 1/2 tsp.", "cumin pwdr, 1/2 tsp.", "garlic pwdr, 1/4 tsp.", "grnd ginger, and 1 bay leaf.", "Place spice-filled sandwich bags on tops of each jar and cover with jar lids.", "Place 1 c. rice in each of 4 zipper-style plastic storage bags.", "Soup Preparation Instructions: Remove spice bag from one jar of beans.", "Wash beans and combine with 9 c. water in Dutch oven.", "Bring to a boil and boil for 5 min.", "Remove from heat; let stand 30 min.", "Drain.", "Return beans to saucepan and add in rice, 12 c. chicken broth, and spice-bag contents.", "Bring to a boil.", "Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour or possibly till beans and rice are tender.", "Garnish each serving with sliced green onion tops, if you like.", "Each bean soup mix makes 6 servings.", "Description: ""Southwestern spices with mixed beans and brown rice soup""
