HEARTY WINTER SOUP MIX IN A JAR

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This recipe takes a little longer to cook but it is well worth it. A great cold winter treat. You can change the type of beans that you use if you want to.

Provided by TROUBLE4U2

Categories     Winter

Time 1h24m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup small dried red beans
1/2 cup dried lentils
1/4 cup dried split peas
1/4 cup white dried navy beans
8 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/3 cup instant minced onion
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 bay leaf
2/3 cup raw brown rice or 2/3 cup long-grain rice (***NO INSTANT***)

Steps:

  • Note: Be sure to sort through all beans and discard unusable ones.
  • DO NOT USE INSTANT RICE.
  • **NOTE: For jar gifts: layer beans in the jar then put the plastic bags with the rice and spices on top of them.
  • OR.
  • **In a small plastic bag, mix red beans, lentils, split peas and navy beans, In another small plastic bag, mix bouillon granules, minced onion, basil leaves, pepper, cumin, garlic powder, ginger and bay leaf.
  • In a third small plastic bag, place rice.
  • Attach this to the Jar:.
  • Hearty Winter Soup Preparation.
  • To prepare, wash beans and place in a 3-quart saucepan with 6 cups water.
  • Bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Let stand 30 minutes.
  • Drain beans and return to pan.
  • Ham can be added for those meat eaters.
  • Add package of seasonings with 8 cups water.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes.
  • Add rice and continue simmering until beans and rice are tender: brown rice, 45 minutes; parboiled rice, 25 minutes; long-grain rice, 20 minutes.

Donald Mullally
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Overall, I really enjoyed this soup mix. It's a great way to make a quick and easy soup that's packed with flavor.


Spicy Op
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Everyonecouldusethis
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This soup freezes well, so I can always have some on hand.


SLFTJOKER Gaming
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal.


TL RolRoy
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.


Scott Shadoin
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I love the convenience of this soup mix.


Rafy Rajput
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Domen Brown
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This soup is so flavorful and comforting.


Mehwish Ashiq
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I'm always looking for new and easy soup recipes. This one fits the bill perfectly.


Olayemi Olabanji
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This is one of my favorite soups. I make it all winter long.


Laurin Richards
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Kawsur Dj
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I'm gluten-free and I was thrilled to find that this soup mix is gluten-free.


Gary Smith
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This soup is so easy to make, even my kids can help.


Shabi Jutt
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I love that this soup mix is so versatile. I've used it to make soup, stew, and even chili.


Alle Fogarty
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This is the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Smerika Gurung
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I'm not a huge fan of soups, but this one is really good. The flavors are well-balanced and the soup is very filling.


Afeseh Bantar-Shey Neba Bebeto
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some diced carrots and celery to mine and it was delicious.


Saii
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5 stars! This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor.


T mac Caudt
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This recipe is fantastic for a warming winter meal.


Elyas Khan
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This soup mix is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! I love that I can just add it to water or broth and have a delicious, hearty soup in minutes.