Ingredients
1 pound Great northern beans
1 pound white limas
1 pound black beans
1 pound kidney beans
1 pound green peas
1 pound lentils
1 pound pinto beans
1 pound garbanzo beans
1 pound barley
Instructions
Combine all the ingredients in a very large bowl. Divide mixture evenly in 9 containers for gifts. Be sure to include the recipe below for using the bean mix.
Yield: 9 gift containers (about 2 cups each)
Nine Bean Soup Mix Recipe
Ingredients
1 package Nine Bean Soup Mix (above)
1 quart water
2 teaspoons salt, optional
1 turkey leg OR ham bone & scraps OR 1-1/2 pounds chuck roast
1 (28 ounces) can tomatoes, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder OR 2 teaspoons dried herbs (thyme, savory, etc.)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
brown sugar, to taste
1/4 cup small pasta
Instructions
Soak the beans overnight in water and salt. Next day, pour off the water and add two quarts fresh water and the meat, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for two hours.
Add the tomatoes and onion, chili powder or herbs and the remaining ingredients. Cook 1 hour more. If the soup gets too thick, add broth or water. Remove the meat, chop it in bite size pieces, and return to soup.
This freezes well.
Yield: about 8 servings
Credits
Recipe from: Author unknown
Glossary | Articles by date | Articles by topic
Like this page? Share it with a friend
| Important product disclaimer information about this About site. |
