Mingas Friendship Bean Soup Recipes

Steps:

• In a 1-1/2-pint jar, layer the first seven ingredients in the order listed. Wrap pasta in a small sheet of plastic wrap; add to jar. Seal tightly. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months., To prepare soup: Remove pasta from jar and set aside. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the beef until no longer pink; drain. Add the water, tomatoes and soup mix; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Stir in the reserved pasta; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the pasta, peas, barley and lentils are tender.

Steps:

• 1. Mix Friendship bean soup mix and water in large pan. soak for 8 to 12 hours. Add bacon, onion and garlic. Cook for 1 1/2 hours. Stir in tomatoes with green chiles and ham. Cook for 1 hour or until beans are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Friendship Bean Soup Mix: 1 pkg (1 lb.) of 5 or 6 of the following: Red kidney beans Small white beans Split green peas Black eyed peas Pinto beans Black beans Lima beans Navy beans Mix the beans and peas in large bowl. Fill pint jars with the bean mixture. Cover, tie one ribbons and give as gifts to friends.

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• In a 1 1/2 pint jar, layer the split peas, bouillon, barley, lentils, onion flakes, Italian seasoning, rice, and bay leaves. Wrap the pasta in plastic wrap, and place in the jar. Seal tightly.
• Attach a label to the jar with the following instructions: Friendship Soup ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS: 1 pound ground beef, black pepper to taste, garlic powder to taste, 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes - undrained, 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, and 3 quarts water. TO PREPARE SOUP: Remove pasta from top of jar, and set aside. In a large pot over medium heat, brown beef with pepper and garlic; drain excess fat. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water, and soup mix. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer for 45 minutes. Stir in the pasta, cover, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pasta, peas, lentils and barley are tender.

Steps:

• Sort out any misshapen or discolored beans and wash thoroughly. Prepare beans for cooking via one of the following methods: 1. Place in a large container, cover with water and add 1 Tbs salt. Soak overnight. In the morning, drain. 2. Bring beans to a boil for 2 min in 4 cups water per cup of bean mix. Turn off heat and let sit 1 hr. Pour off water. Add 2 qts of water and 1/2 lb of ham. Bring to a boil. Stir occasionally. Simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, then add remaining ingredients. Simmer another 30 minutes (60 minutes if optional vegetables are added).