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Be Prepared Five-Bean Soup Mix

SUBMITTED BY: Lois Richer PHOTO BY: WATTYZ

"This do-ahead soup mix allows you always to be prepared!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 18 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  2 Hrs 30 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs 45 Min
Original recipe yield 4 batches of 6 bowls

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 cups dried pinto beans
  • 1 1/2 cups white kidney beans
  • 1 cup dry kidney beans
  • 1 cup dry lima beans
  • 1 cup dry garbanzo beans
  • 1/2 cup dried minced onion
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
  • 3 cubes beef bouillon
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 cup bacon bits
  • 1/4 cup mixed vegetable flakes
  • 4 quarts water
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (optional)
  • 4 (14.5 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes

DIRECTIONS

  1. To make bean mix: Measure pinto, navy, kidney, lima, and garbanzo beans, and combine in a large airtight container or bag.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2003 by Barbara
A great recipe for cold evenings when you have little time to cook. Just throw it in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2006 by GREENACRES150
I have made this recipe three times so far. It's a mainstay. Add 1/4 cup uncooked pearled... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2003 by STEFFLMAY
GOOD SUGGESTION,VERY HEALTHY,VERY TASTY. I LIKE MINE COOKED A LITTLE LONGER, COMMMMME AND... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by MA
This is a great bean soup! Having the mix ready, when you need it, makes this recipe very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2007 by Melissa Goulet
Okay, just to help future makers of this soup, it took me FOREVER to hunt down mixed vegetable... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2006 by donut1130
I tried the recipe as you would make it to put in a jar as a gift (6 servings). The flavor... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2005 by mnpersons
My family loves this soup!!! My husband even made it for the guys at deer camp and added ring... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2007 by amurdock
This is yummy on a cold, wintry day. I couldn't find all the different types of beans sold... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2005 by PITTSJS
My family and I really liked this soup. It was easy to prepare - just put it in a crock pot... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2004 by GENIEMCD