Recipe for cooking Layered Dried Bean Soup Mix in a Jar

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Layered Dried Bean Soup Mix in a Jar

Dried Bean Mix
1/2 C. kidney beans
1/2 C. split yellow peas
1/2 C. black beans
1/2 C. red lentils
1/2 C. sm. red beans
1/2 C. split green peas

Layer each type of bean in a 24 oz. clear gift jar.

Seasoning Mix
1 Tbsp. dried sweet pepper flakes
2 tsp. chicken bouillon granules
2 tsp. dried minced onion
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. celery seed
4 Tbsp. brown sugar

Mix together ingredients. Store in a resealable plastic bag. Attach to jar and give with recipe for Seasoned Bean Soup. Makes approximately about 3 C. dried bean mix and 1/4 C. seasoning mix.

Attach these instructions to the jar:

Seasoned Bean Soup

Dried Bean Mix
2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans tomatoes
Seasoning Mix
1 tsp. Liquid Smoke ( optional )

Rinse beans and place in lrg. Dutch oven or stock pot. Pour 4 C. boiling water over beans; cover and let soak overnight.

Drain beans and return to stock pot. Add 6 C. water, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 1 to 1/2 hr. or until beans are almost tender.

Add tomatoes and seasoning mix. Stirring occasionally, cover and simmer 30 min. Uncover beans and continue to simmer about 1 hr. longer or until beans are tender and soup thickens. Serve warm.

Makes approximately about 10 C. soup.