CALICO SOUP MIX

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Loaded with beans of all shapes and sizes, this colorful combination cooks up into a satisfying soup that;ll stand by itself or serve as a side dish. Pens Rhonda Letendre from Epsom, New Hampshire, "Not only do I give the mix away as a gift, I keep it on hand to make for my family, too. They love it!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

BEAN MIX:
1-1/2 cups each dried lentils, baby lima beans, yellow split peas, red kidney beans, great northern beans, pinto beans, green split peas and navy beans
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):
2-1/4 quarts water
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon each dried marjoram, oregano, parsley flakes and Italian seasoning

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine beans; divide into six batches (2 cups each). Store in airtight containers. Yield: 6 batches (12 cups total)., To prepare soup: Place one batch of bean mix in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. , Drain. Add 2-1/4 qts. water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender. Add ham, tomatoes, onion, green pepper, garlic and seasonings; return to boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 45-50 minutes.

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Zainab Saleem

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This soup was delicious! I added some cooked ground beef and it was a great way to use up leftovers. The soup was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.

PRINCE JOSHUA Aji

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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.

Meck Sepol

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This soup was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The soup was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.

LAMAZ PREM

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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Kidus Wolde

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This calico soup mix is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some cooked chicken and it was a delicious and hearty meal. The soup was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.

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