Good Luck Bean Soup in a Jar

Submitted by katie in the UP

"Perfect for 'gifts from the kitchen' Recipe from Gooseberry Patch Comfort and Joy cookbook."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 2 jars

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup dried lima beans
• 1⁄2 cup dried pinto bean
• 1⁄2 cup dried great northern beans
• 1⁄2 cup dried red beans
• 1⁄2 cup dried split peas
• 1⁄2 cup dried black-eyed peas
• 1⁄2 cup dried lentils
• 1⁄2 cup dried black beans

directions

1. Use 2 (1 pint) clamp top jars. In each jar, layer 1/4 cup of each type bean.
2. Seal lid and attach cooking instructions.

3. INSTRUCTIONS:

4. Rinse beans, place in large bowl, add one to 2 tsp of salt and cover with water.
5. Let stand overnight.
6. Drain beans, place in a large kettle, add 2 quarts of water, one cup chopped ham and one chopped onion.
7. Simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours; add one chopped green pepper and 3 tbls lemon juice or one tsp lemon pepper.
8. Makes 4 servings.