Gifts in a Jar
15 Bean Soup Mix
1 pound dried black beans
1 pound dried red beans
1 pound dried kidney beans
1 pound dried navy beans
1 pound dried great northern beans
1 pound dried baby lima beans
1 pound dried large lima beans
1 pound dried pinto beans
1 pound dried green split peas
1 pound dried yellow split peas
1 pound dried black eyed peas
1 pound dried red lentils
1 pound dried green lentils
1 pound dried brown lentils
1 pound dried cranberry beans
Combine beans in a very large bowl. Pour 2 cups into a large wide mouth
jar.
Attach this to the Jar:
15 Bean Soup Mix
2 cups 15 bean soup mix
1 smoked ham hock
2 cans 14.5 ounces stewed tomatoes
1 medium onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
6 cups water
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Cover bean mix with water and soak overnight. Drain beans and place in a
stockpot. Add ham hock, tomatoes, onion, celery, garlic, bay leaf and 6
cups water. Bring to a boil over medium high heat; reduce to medium low,
cover and simmer 1 hour. Add remaining ingredients; continue to simmer 1
hour or until beans are tender. Remove bay leaf before serving. Serve
warm. If you really want to be thoughtful, you may include the spices in
a separate bag included with the jar.
May the spirit of Christmas bring you peace,
The gladness of Christmas give you hope,
The warmth of Christmas grant you love Merry Christmas~Angelique~
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