Dried Bean Soup Mix Recipe

Name: Dried Bean Soup Mix
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup dried garbanzo beans; 1/4 cup dried navy beans or 1/4 cup lima beans; 1/4 cup dried red kidney beans or 1/4 cup pinto beans; 1/4 cup dried whole peas or 1/4 cup dried split peas; 3 tablespoons dried onion, minced; 2 tablespoons allspice berries; 2 tablespoons pearl barley; 2 tablespoons dried celery flakes; 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed; 1 bay leaf; 1 bay leaf; salt

Servings: persons

1/4 cup dried garbanzo beans
1/4 cup dried navy beans or 1/4 cup lima beans
1/4 cup dried red kidney beans or 1/4 cup pinto beans
1/4 cup dried whole peas or 1/4 cup dried split peas
3 tablespoons dried onion, minced
2 tablespoons allspice berries
2 tablespoons pearl barley
2 tablespoons dried celery flakes
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1 bay leaf
1 bay leaf
salt

1
Combine all ingredients in a plastic bag or an airtight container; store, tightly sealed, until needed.
2
BASIC BEAN SOUP Combine contents of package with 7 cups water in a 3-quart saucepan. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 2 minutes.
3
Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 1 hour. (Or soak bean mixture in the water overnight in a covered pan.) Do not drain.
4
Bring beans and liquid to boiling, reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender.
5
Remove bay leaf. Season to taste.
6
MEATY BEAN SOUP Follow basic recipe through the soaking step. Add 1 3/4-1 pound smoked pork hock or beef shank crosscuts. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
7
Cover and simmer 1 hour for pork hocks or 1-1/2 hour for beef shanks.
8
Remove meat, chop coarsely and return to soup.
9
Remove bay leaf. Add 1 16-oz. can tomatoes, cut up and undrained. Add one medium carrot, chopped.
10
Cover and simmer for 30 more minutes. Season to taste. Makes 4-6 servings.
11
SPICY BEAN POT Follow basic recipe but reduce water to 5-1/2 cups. Remove bay leaf.
12
Brown 1/2 pound ground beef and drain off fat. Add 1 teaspoons chili powder and cook 1 minute. Add to bean soup along with 1 10-oz. can Rotel.
13
Heat through, stirring occasionally. Season to taste. Serve in tortilla bowls or with corn chips. Garnish with jalapenos, if desired. Makes 6-8 main-dish servings.
14
CHEESY BEAN SOUP Follow basic recipe through the soaking step, except reduce water to 4 cups. Remove bay leaf. Mash beans slightly. Add 2 cups milk and 1 6-oz. link cheese food or smoked cheese food. Cook and stir until beans are soft. Makes 4-6 main dish servings.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup dried garbanzo beans, 1/4 cup dried navy beans or 1/4 cup lima beans, 1/4 cup dried red kidney beans or 1/4 cup pinto beans, 1/4 cup dried whole peas or 1/4 cup dried split peas, and more.

Yes, Dried 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.

Dried Bean Soup Mix

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