Rainbow Bean Soup Mix in a Quart Jar
This makes a great gift. I have made many welcome/gift baskets for my neighbors. When I give the gift, I add a can of crushed tomatoes and a package of soup crackers.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 3⁄4cup dried red beans
- 3⁄4
- 3⁄4cup dried split peas
- 3⁄4cup lentils (Brown lentils are fine, but red lentils or yellow split peas make a real rainbow of colors in the ja)
- 3⁄4
Mix Together And Place In Ziploc Baggie
- 2tablespoons dried onion flakes
- 2
- 2tablespoons dried parsley flakes
- 2teaspoons dried basil
- 2teaspoons sweetened lemonade drink mix
- 1 1⁄2teaspoons chili powder
- 1teaspoon garlic powder
- 1teaspoon pepper
- 1teaspoon dried oregano
Optional
- canned ham (a five-ounce can, if you choose this option, you will need to change the written instructions to rea)
DIRECTIONS
- 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.