Posted by Ccookie on December 04, 2001 at 19:24:07:
In Reply to: bean jar starter kit recipies posted by Julie Garman on December 03, 2001 at 20:09:18:
Layered Dried Bean Soup Mix In A Jar
DRIED BEAN MIX:
1/2 cup of each of the following:
kidney beans
split yellow peas
black beans
red lentils
small red beans
split green peas
SEASONING MIX:
1 tablespoon dried sweet pepper flakes
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
4 tablespoons brown sugar
For dried bean mix, layer each type of bean in a clear gift
container.You will need a 24-oz jar. For seasoning mix, combine ingredients. Store in a resealable plastic bag.
Attach to jar and give with recipe for Seasoned Bean Soup. Yield: about 3 cups
dried bean mix and 1/4 cup seasoning mix.
Attach To Jar:
SEASONED BEAN SOUP
Dried Bean Mix ( 3 cups)
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
Seasoning Mix (1/4 cup)
1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
Rinse beans and place in large Dutch oven or stock pot. Pour 4 cups boiling water over beans; cover and let soak overnight. Drain beans and return to stock pot. Add 6 cups water, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 1 to 1/2 hours or until beans are almost tender. Add tomatoes and seasoning mix.
Stirring occasionally, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Uncover beans and continue to simmer about 1 hour longer or until beans are tender and soup thickens. Serve warm.
YIELD: about 10 cups soup.
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Soup Mix In A Jar Friendship Soup Mix
1/2 cup dry split peas
1/3 cup beef bouillon granules
1/4 cup pearl barley
1/2 cup dry lentils
1/4 cup dried minced onion
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup alphabet macaroni or other small macaroni (can be put in a plastic sandwich bag to make it easier for the recipient to get out of jar)
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1 pound ground beef
3 quarts water
1 can ( 28 ounces ) diced tomatoes, undrained
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1 pound ground beef
3 quarts water
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
In a 1-1/2-pint jar, layer the first eight ingredients in the order listed. Seal tightly. Yield: 1 batch.
Instructions to attach to jar:
Friendship Soup Mix:
To prepare soup: Carefully remove macaroni from top of jar and set aside. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown beef; drain. Add the water, tomatoes and soup mix; bring to a boil Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Add reserved macaroni; cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until macaroni, peas, lentils and barley are tender. Yield: 16 servings ( 4 quarts)
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Holiday Bean Soup Mix
1 pound dried black beans
1 pound dried red beans
1 pound dried kidney beans
1 pound dried navy beans
1 pound dried great northern beans
1 pound dried baby lima beans
1 pound dried large lima beans
1 pound dried pinto beans
1 pound dried green split peas
1 pound dried yellow split peas
1 pound dried black-eyed peas
1 pound dried green lentils
1 pound dried brown lentils
Combine beans in a very large bowl. Pour two cups of bean mix into pretty jars (16-oz.) jars holds two cups of bean mix. Give with the following recipe for holiday bean soup.
You could also layer the beans in the jar for prettier effect. Just put a little of each of the beans in until you fill it to the top.
Attach To Jar:
Holiday Bean Soup
Beans from jar
1 smoked ham hock
2 cans ( 14.5 oz each ) stewed tomatoes
1 medium onion chopped
1 clove garlic minced
1 bay leaf
6 cups water
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin seed
Cover beans with water and soak overnight. Drain beans and place in a stockpot. Add ham hoc, tomatoes, onion, garlic, bay leaf and 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, cover & simmer 1 hour or until beans are tender. Remove bay leaf before serving. Serve warm. Makes 11 cups of soup.