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  • Basic Bean Soup Mix

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    Basic Bean Soup Mix
    Servings: 6
    by Global Cookbook
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    Ingredients

    • Dry BEAN MIX
    • 1 lb dry kidney beans
    • 1 lb dry yellow lentils
    • 1 lb green split peas
    • 1 lb dry black beans
    • 1 lb dry black-eyed peas SPICE MIX
    • 5 tsp salt
    • 5 tsp dry basil
    • 5 tsp dry rosemary
    • 5 tsp dry marjoram
    • 2 1/2 tsp black pepper
    • 1 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
    • 5 x bay leaves ADDITIONAL SOUP INGREDIENTS
    • 8 c. water
    • 1 x smoked ham hock (about 1/2 lb.)
    • 1 c. minced onion
    • 1 can no-salt-added diced tomatoes undrained (14.5-oz)

    Directions

    1. To prepare dry-bean mix, combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl.
    2. Divide the bean mix into 5 equal portions (about 2 1/2 c. each), and place in airtight containers.
    3. To prepare spice mix, combine the salt and the next 6 ingredients (salt through bay leaves) in a bowl. Divide spice mix into 5 equal portions.
    4. Place in small airtight containers.
    5. To prepare the soup, sort and wash 1 portion dry-bean mix, and place in a large Dutch oven. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans; cover and let stand 8 hrs. Drain.
    6. Combine the liquid removed bean mix, 8 c. water, and the ham hock in a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Add in 1 packet spice mix, onion, and tomatoes. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 2 hrs. Uncover; cook 1 hour.
    7. Throw away bay leaf. Remove ham hock from soup. Remove meat from bone; shred meat with 2 forks. Return meat to soup.
    8. Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 11/2 c.).

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