Layered Dried Bean Soup Mix In A

1/2 C. split yellow peas

1/2 C. black beans

1/2 C. red lentils

1/2 C. small red beans

1/2 C. split green peas

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

1 T. 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 T. brown sugar

Combine ingredients. Store in a resealable plastic bag. Attach to jar and give with

3 cups dried bean mix and 1/4 cup

seasoning mix.

Attach to 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 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

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. Yields about 10 cups soup.