Dried Bean Soup Mix Recipes

SLOW-COOKER EASY MULTI-BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except tomatoes.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
• Stir in tomatoes. Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook about 15 minutes longer or until hot.

BE PREPARED FIVE-BEAN SOUP MIX

Steps:

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

DRY BEAN SOUP MIX

Steps:

• Gather all your ingredients.
• Using a wide-mouthed canning funnel, layer the dried beans in a glass jar.
• In a small dish, combine all the spices.
• Place in spice mix in a small bag and add to jar.
• Screw on lid and store.
• Rinse beans to remove any debris. Soak beans overnight (add enough water to cover and an extra 1-2 inches). I do this in my crock pot.
• In the morning, dump the soaking water.
• To the crock pot and beans add the spice packet, 1 - 2 cups of water, 2 cups of stewed or diced tomatoes (optional).
• I also often add a ham hock or ham bone for more flavor.
• Turn on to low head and cook for 4-6 hours, or until beans are tender.Turn crockpot down to low or warm, and let simmer until ready to serve.
• Garnish with sour cream, cilantro, or cheese and desired.

9-BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Soak the navy beans , white lima beans, black beans, kidney beans, lentils, pinto beans, garbanzo beans, green split peas, pigeon peas, and barley overnight in a large pot with more than enough water to cover. When ready to cook, drain the beans and barley well. Place them in a large stockpot along with the 2 quarts of water, and add the ham bone.
• Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and skim off any foam that rises to the surface. Cover and simmer for 2 hours.
• Add tomatoes, onion, lemon juice, chili powder , thyme, and sage. Simmer an additional 30 minutes.
• Stir in the salt and pasta. Cook an additional 15 minutes until the pasta is done and the beans are tender.
• If the soup is too thick, add additional water. Remove the ham, de-bone the meat, chop, and return to the soup.

MIXED BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Rinse and sort beans. Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; 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, discarding liquid. Add water to the beans; bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender. Discard bay leaves.

7 BEAN SOUP MIX PLUS RECIPE

Steps:

• Place the beans into a large Dutch Oven.
• Add the spice packet and tomatoes. Stir in the water and vegetable broth.
• Mix well.
• Heat over a low to medium heat for about 2 hours. Add more liquid if needed during the cooking time.
• Enjoy!

DRIED BEAN SOUP MIX

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a plastic bag or an airtight container; store, tightly sealed, until needed.
• BASIC BEAN SOUP Combine contents of package with 7 cups water in a 3-quart saucepan. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 1 hour. (Or soak bean mixture in the water overnight in a covered pan.) Do not drain.
• Bring beans and liquid to boiling, reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender.
• Remove bay leaf. Season to taste.
• MEATY BEAN SOUP Follow basic recipe through the soaking step. Add 1 3/4-1 pound smoked pork hock or beef shank crosscuts. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
• Cover and simmer 1 hour for pork hocks or 1-1/2 hour for beef shanks.
• Remove meat, chop coarsely and return to soup.
• Remove bay leaf. Add 1 16-oz. can tomatoes, cut up and undrained. Add one medium carrot, chopped.
• Cover and simmer for 30 more minutes. Season to taste. Makes 4-6 servings.
• SPICY BEAN POT Follow basic recipe but reduce water to 5-1/2 cups. Remove bay leaf.
• Brown 1/2 pound ground beef and drain off fat. Add 1 teaspoons chili powder and cook 1 minute. Add to bean soup along with 1 10-oz. can Rotel.
• Heat through, stirring occasionally. Season to taste. Serve in tortilla bowls or with corn chips. Garnish with jalapenos, if desired. Makes 6-8 main-dish servings.
• CHEESY BEAN SOUP Follow basic recipe through the soaking step, except reduce water to 4 cups. Remove bay leaf. Mash beans slightly. Add 2 cups milk and 1 6-oz. link cheese food or smoked cheese food. Cook and stir until beans are soft. Makes 4-6 main dish servings.

BEST 10 BEAN SOUP MIX (WITH SOUP RECIPE FOR GIFT)

Steps:

• (For the bean mix you can add to or take away any kinds of beans or peas you'd like to. Mix beans and peas together in large airtight plastic container).
• Soup Directions:.
• Sort and wash 2 cups of beans.
• Place beans in large pot.
• Cover with cold water 2 inches above beans and soak covered in fridge overnight.
• (Quick soak: Boil for 3 minutes, cover and let stand for at least 1 hour).
• Drain beans and add 5 cups of fresh cold water, diced sausage, onion and garlic. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
• Add remaining ingredients and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

BEAN SOUP MIX IN A JAR

Steps:

• In pint size (500 ml) jar, layer beans and peas in order listed above or as you prefer.
• In small bowl, mix remainder of ingredients. Place in a small plastic bag or wrap well in plastic wrap to keep separate from beans and peas.
• Place spice pack on top of beans and peas. Seal jar.
• Decorate, label and include Cooking Directions.
• Cooking Instructions
• Also Needed:14 oz can diced tomatoes
• Remove spice pack.
• Rinse remainder of ingredients well, then drain.
• Place bean mix in pot and add 6 cups water and bring to boil. Boil for 10 minutes to remove any toxins from beans.
• Remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour. Drain, rinse, drain.
• Return to pot, add 7 cups water, 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) diced tomatoes, spice mix and bay leaf.
• Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 to 11/2 hours.
• Adjust seasoning to taste, remove bay leaf and garnish with fresh parsley.
• Makes 9 cups.

13 BEAN CROCK POT SOUP

Steps:

• Place beans in a colander and sort through them, picking out any rocks or debris. Rinse the beans with water and then drain the water away.
• Place beans in crock pot and add the 6 cups of water. Put the lid on the crock pot (but don't turn it on) and leave the beans to soak in the cold water overnight or for at least 8 hours.
• Pour the beans and water into the colander. Rinse gently, drain and return beans to the crock pot.
• Add the rest of the ingredients to the crock pot and stir to combine.
• Set the crock pot on LOW and cook for 3-5 hours or until beans and veggies are soft.
• Serve with fresh garlic bread and enjoy!