Arizona Bean Soup Mix in a Jar
Ingredients
- 1 lb. dried black beans
- 1 lb. dried red beans
- 1 lb. dried kidney beans
- 1 lb. dried navy beans
- 1 lb. dried great northern beans
- 1 lb. dried baby lima beans
- 1 lb. dried large lima beans
- 1 lb. dried pinto beans
- 1 lb. dried green split peas
- 1 lb. dried yellow split peas
- 1 lb. dried black-eyed peas
- 1 lb. dried green lentils
- 1 lb. dried brown lentils
Directions
Combine beans in a very large bowl. Pour two C. of bean mix into attractive 16 oz. jars. The beans can also be layered for a pretty effect. Put in a few beans at a time until you have filled the jar. Attach the following to each jar:
Arizona Bean Soup
Ingredients
Beans from jar
1 smoked ham hock
2 14 1/2 oz. cans stewed tomatoes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
6 C. water
1/4 C. fresh cilantro leaves or parsley 1 Tbs. red wine vinegar
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin seed
Directions
Cover beans with water and soak overnight. Drain beans and place in a stockpot. Add ham hock, tomatoes, onion, garlic, bay leaf, 6 C. of water and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover and simmer 1 hour or until beans are tender. Remove bay leaf before serving. Serve warm.
Yield: 11 cups
