Gifts in a Jar Recipes
Holiday Bean Soup Mix

• 1 pound dried black beans
• 1 pound dried red beans
• 1 pound dried kidney beans
• 1 pound dried navy beans
• 1 pound dried great northern beans
• 1 pound dried baby lima beans
• 1 pound dried large lima beans
• 1 pound dried pinto beans
• 1 pound dried green split peas
• 1 pound dried yellow split peas
• 1 pound dried black-eyed peas
• 1 pound dried green lentils
• 1 pound dried brown lentils

Instructions:

1. Combine beans in a very large bowl. Pour two cups of bean mix into jars.
2. Close container securely.

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Holiday Bean Soup Mix

• 1 smoked ham hock
• 2 cans (14.5 oz each ) stewed tomatoes
• 1 medium onion; chopped
• 1 clove garlic; minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 cups water
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed

1. Cover beans with water and soak overnight.
2. In a large stock pot, place beansand the first six ingredients.
3. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, cover and simmer until beans are tender.
4. Remove bay leaf before serving.

YIELD: 11 cups.

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