Three Bean Soup Mix

    This soup is low in fat, very nutritious and tastes so wonderful.  Layered in a jar, this makes an excellent and beautiful gift or just make it and put it in your pantry until you are ready for a filling meal.  I make up a bunch and give as gifts and everyone compliments me on how good of a soup it makes and I always make a few just to keep for us to eat.  I do highly recommend it because it is so tasty!

 

Three Bean Soup Mix.  Isn't it so pretty?!!

     Three Bean Soup Mix

 1/2 c. pinto beans

1/2 c. dehydrated vegetables

1/3 c. black beans

1\3 c. barley

1/3 c. great northern beans

1 T. chili powder

1 T. dehydrated onion 

1 T. beef bouillon

1 tsp. cumin

1/2 tsp. oregano

1/2 tsp. parsley

1/2 tsp. chicken bouillon

1/4 tsp. minced garlic

    Layer the spices into the bottom of the jar.  Now layer the beans and then the vegetables.  Place the lid on the top and store it until ready to use or gift.

     To make the soup, pour the contents of the jar into a large pot. Add in 4 cups of water, 2 cups of beef broth, and 1 tablespoon of oil.  Stir and add in a 15 oz. can of diced tomatoes (don't drain them).  Cook on high heat and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 2 hours or until the beans are tender.  

     

 

    We love to top our soup with some corn chips and cheddar cheese.  Add in some spicy chicken sausage to really amp up the flavor!  

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Rainbow Soup Mix In a Jar

     I love making the "gifts" in a jar"...not only to give as gifts but it is nice having some on hand for days/nights I don't really like trying to figure out what I'll make up for my family's meal.  This Rainbow Soup Mix is so easy to put together and turns out super pretty.  It looks like something you would find at a craft market and not only that, it makes a really good and hearty bean soup!

     Rainbow Soup Mix In a Jar

3/4 c. dried red beans

3/4 c. dried green split peas

3/4 c. black eyed beans

3/4 c. lentils

Spices:

2 T. dehydrated onions

2 T. beef or chicken bouillon granules

2 T. dried parsley flakes

2 tsp. dried basil

1 1/2 tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. black pepper

1 tsp. oregano

The spices that go into the Rainbow Soup Mix

    Get a quart sized, wide-mouthed jar.  Place each type of bean into the jar in layers.  You can substitute any type of bean you like as long as you do a variety of colors of beans.  You want it to look pretty.  

    Take all the spices and place into a small ziplock baggie. Place the baggie of spices into the jar on top of the last layer of beans.  Flatten them down and put the lid on the jar.  You can decorate the lid if you are giving it as a gift.  

    Attach the following directions for making the soup:

     Remove the spice bag and set aside.  Rinse the beans thoroughly and then place the beans in a microwave safe bowl and cover it with 1 1/2-2" of water.  Cover loosely with plastic wrap.  Microwave on high for 15 minutes; rotating the bowl after 7 1/2 minutes.  

    Carefully, remove the bowl from the microwave and drain the beans.  Rinse the beans thoroughly.  Place the beans into a large pot and cover with 8 cups of water.  Pour in a 15 oz. can of crushed tomatoes and the contents of the spice baggie.  Stir.  Place a lid on the pot and bring to a boil.  Lower the heat to low and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until the beans are tender.  Stir occasionally.

    I also love to throw in a ham hock or some diced ham.

    This soup in a jar is good for 1 year.

Isn't it lovely?!

   

 

    If you like soup-mix-in-a jar recipes, here are 2 more I know you will love:  Chicken and Rice Soup Mix in a Jar and Potato Soup Mix in a Jar.

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