BEAN SOUP MIX

Bean Soup Mix image

An attractive bag of this savory mix makes a tasteful gift for a teacher or co-worker- remember to attach the soup recipe with a decorative ribbon or cord.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 2h50m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

BEAN MIX:
1 cup each dried yellow split peas, green split peas, lentils, medium pearl barley, black-eyed peas, small lima beans, navy beans, great northern beans and pinto beans
SOUP:
6 cups water
1 large onion, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 pound smoked sausage
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon lemon juice

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 664mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 10g protein.