Bean Soup Mix Recipes

Steps:

• To make bean mix: Measure pinto, navy, kidney, lima, and garbanzo beans, and combine in a large airtight container or bag.
• To make seasoning mix: Combine onion, paprika, salt, mustard powder, garlic, chicken bouillon powder, beef broth, parsley, bacon bits, and vegetable flakes in plastic bag and shake to mix. Place bag in bean container. Store at room temperature.
• To make one batch (6 bowls) soup, start 2 1/2 hours before. Rinse 1 1/2 cups bean mix in sieve under running water. Place beans in a three-quart saucepan. Add 5 cups water, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/4 cup seasoning mix. (You can add 1 can tomatoes and juice at this time, or you can add the juice and reserve the tomatoes to add near the end of the simmering time.) Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until beans are tender.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine bean mix ingredients. Divide into six batches, 1-1/2 cups each. Store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: 9 cups of mix (six batches of soup-each batch makes 2-1/2 quarts and serves 8-10)., To make one batch of soup: Place 1-1/2 cups bean mix in a Dutch oven; cover with water by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand for 1 hour. Drain, discarding liquid. Return beans to kettle; add water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender. , Add the onion, carrot, chili powder, salt, pepper and cloves. Return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Add sausage, tomatoes and lemon juice; simmer 15-20 minutes longer.

Steps:

• Place rinsed beans into a large stock pot. Add water and bring to a boil. Boil gently for 2 minutes; remove from heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour.
• Add ham bone, cubed ham, onion, salt, pepper and bay leaves. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until beans are soft. Occasionally skim surface of soup while it is cooking.
• Add carrots and celery, cook until tender. Remove ham bone, scrape any meat from bone and place back into soup and serve.

Steps:

• Rinse and sort beans. Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened., Drain and rinse, discarding liquid. Add water to the beans; bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender. Discard bay leaves.

Steps:

• (For the bean mix you can add to or take away any kinds of beans or peas you'd like to. Mix beans and peas together in large airtight plastic container).
• Soup Directions:.
• Sort and wash 2 cups of beans.
• Place beans in large pot.
• Cover with cold water 2 inches above beans and soak covered in fridge overnight.
• (Quick soak: Boil for 3 minutes, cover and let stand for at least 1 hour).
• Drain beans and add 5 cups of fresh cold water, diced sausage, onion and garlic. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
• Add remaining ingredients and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, cook bacon over medium-high heat 2 minutes. Add beef; cook 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Cover; cook over medium heat 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.

Steps:

• Soak beans in water overnight. Drain the beans the next morning or afternoon.
• In large soup pot saute onion, carrot, and celery in oil for about five minutes. Add garlic, salt, and pepper and saute another five minutes.
• Add chicken broth, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, water, and beans to vegetable mixture.
• Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a low boil and cover. Cook for about 2 hours. Stir occasionally.
• Add green beans and corn and contine to cook covered for about 1 more hour or until beans are tender.
• Prep time is soaking beans overnight and chopping vegetables.