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BOUNTIFUL BEAN SOUP MIX Makes 11 jars, 1-pint each
1 pound dried red kidney beans 1 pound dried black bean 1 pound dried cow peas 1 pound dried chick peas 1 pound dried baby lima beans 1 pound red lentils 1 pound brown lentils 1 pound dried yellow split peas 1 pound dried green split peas 1 pound dried pinto beans
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients until thoroughly mixed. Place in pint jars, seal and tag.
Cooking instructions:
BOUNTIFUL BEAN SOUP
10 cups water, divided use 2 cups bean soup mix 1/4 pound sliced bacon, chopped 1 carrot, peeled and chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 bay leaf salt and pepper (to taste)
In a 4-quart saucepan, heat 4 cups water and 2 cups of the bean soup mix to boiling over high heat. Boil 2 minutes. Cover pan, remove from heat, let beans soak for 1 hour.
Drain beans through a large strainer and discard liquid; set beans aside.
Wash saucepan and fry the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Discard all but about 2 tablespoons of fat.
Add the chopped carrot, celery and garlic. Cook over medium-low heat until vegetables are soft.
Add 6 cups of water and bay leaf. Add drained bean mixture. Cover pan and heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf before serving.
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