World's best bean soup mix

40 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsNavy beans
1poundsGreat Horthern beans
1poundsPinto beans
1poundsRed beans
1poundsFried soybeans
1poundsYellow split peas
1poundsGreen split peas
1poundsBlack eyed peas
1poundsDried lentils
1poundsDried lima beans
1poundsDried baby lima beans
1poundsPearl barley SOUP:
1packBean soup mix
2quartsWater
1Ham hock
teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonPepper
1largeOnion, chopped
¼teaspoonChili powder
16ouncesCan tomatoes
1Clove garlic, minced
3tablespoonsLemon juice

Directions

Mix: Use 2 cup portions for soup mix packets. Store in an airtight container.

World's Best Bean Soup: Rinse beans. Soak overnight in cold water to cover. Drain, mix with water, ham hock, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer until beans are tender, about 1½ hours. Add remaining ingredients; simmer 30 minutes. Remove ham hock,

Source: The Perfect Mix by Diane Phillips ISBN 0-688-12104-7 Typed by Carolyn Shaw 11-94

Submitted By CAROLYN SHAW On 11-20-94