Gifts in a Jar Recipes
15 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 red lentils
• 1 pound dried green lentils
• 1 pound dried brown lentils
• 1 pound dried cranberry beans

Instructions:

1. In a large container, combine ingredients by first half, use up and then do the next half.
2. Close container securely.

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15 Bean Soup Mix

• 2 cups 15 bean soup mix
• 1 smoked ham hock
• 2 cans 14.5 ounces stewed tomatoes
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 cups water
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

1. Soak beans overnight. Drain.
2. In a stockpot combine all ingredients.
3. Bring to a boil over medium high heat; reduce to medium low, cover and simmer for 2 hours, until beans are tender.
4. Remove bay leaf and serve.

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