Confetti Bean Soup Mix Recipes

SIXTEEN-BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Set aside seasoning packet from beans. Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid., Return beans to the pan. Add contents of bean seasoning packet, onion, garlic, salt, chili powder, pepper, pepper sauce, bay leaf and water. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until beans are tender. Add tomatoes and lemon juice. Simmer, uncovered, until heated through. Discard bay leaf.

BLACK BEAN CONFETTI SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, bell peppers, carrots and celery (add jalapeño if spicy soup is desired). Cook stirring occasionally, until softened, about 12 minutes. Add chili powder and cumin. Saute for another 3 minutes.
• 2. Stir in stock and beans, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes, stir occasionally. Remove two cups of soup and puree in a blender or food processor. Stir puree back into pot and cook for 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• 3. Serve in bowls topped with a spoon of yogurt/sour cream and sprinkle of cilantro. *Don't like yogurt/sour cream? Add cheese instead.

RAINBOW BEAN SOUP MIX IN A QUART JAR

Steps:

• Use a quart jar that has a wide mouth, but if you can't find one any quart jar will work.
• Place each type of bean in jar in the order listed above.
• Top with seasoning bag, gently flattened so it can be seen from all sides.
• Place lid, decorate jar and attach recipe.
• Put an expiration date: one year from time of assembly.
• DIRECTIONS TO MAKE RAINBOW BEAN SOUP:.
• Remove seasoning packet from the jar and set to the side. Rinse beans and place beans in large microwave-safe dish. Cover with water 1" to 2" over top of beans. Cover dish loosely with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 15 minutes, rotating after 7 minutes. Drain and rinse beans very well; place in a large pot. Add 8 cups water, one 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes and seasonings from packet. Cover, bring to boil. Lower heat, cover pan and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Stir occasionally.