Bean and Barley Soup Mix

Aroostook's Note:

This is a make ahead and store mix to be used with a variety of meats and broths.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 8 cups

Dry soup mix

• ¼ cup anasazi beans
• ¼ cup pearl barley
• ¼ cup lentils
• ¼ cup dried split green peas
• ¼ cup dried red beans
• ¼ cup white dried navy beans
• ¼ cup dried pink beans
• ¼ cup dried black turtle bean
• ¼ cup dried split yellow peas (or any combination to make 2 1/4 cups)

seasonings

• ½ cup brown rice
• ½ cup dried onion flakes
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon crushed basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 bay leaf

Directions:

1. Layer all together in a jar or plastic bag.
2. For preparation, add 8 C Chicken or Beef or Vegetable Broth, optional vegetables of your choice, 3 pounds meaty ham hocks or 1 pounds lean ham (or other type of meat) diced.
3. include these directions: Sort and Rinse beans.
4. In large covered pot combine beans with 8 cups of water.
5. Bring to boil and boil for 5 minutes.
6. Remove from heat, for 1 hour, (drain cover with water and refrigerate overnight) OR Drain and rinse.
7. Combine beans with broth, rice, onion and spices.
8. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 3-4 hours or until beans are tender.
9. Stir occasionally and add water as needed so that the beans are well covered.
10. Add tomatoes the last hour of cooking.
11. Remove bay leaf before serving.
12. OR After draining beans combine all ingredients except tomatoes in a slow cooker on high for most of the day.
13. Add tomatoes during last bit and serve remember to remove the bay leaf.

Reviews

[MiSsYC aRtEr]

I have made this soup several times and forgot to post a comment. It is wonderful, my DH asks for it all the time. I make it easier by using one bag of assorted beans. And the last time I added kilbasa.