Gift in a Jar: Country Six Bean Soup Mix

The following post is from Aunt Mary…

For the Country Six Bean Soup Mix, I spent about $10 on the beans and a few pennies on all the spices since I already had all of them on hand. I was able to make five jars of the soup. That is about $2 for each gift that will feed a family of six. Not bad!!

Again, for all of the Gifts in a Jar, you will need a Jar of any type. Mason Jars work well, or an old food jar. The ideal size is at least a quart to make sure all the layers show.

Country Six Bean Soup Mix Gift in a Jar Ingredients

  • Jar
  • 1/2 cup, Red Beans (dried)
  • 1/2 cup, Navy Beans (dried)
  • 1/2 cup, Pinto Beans (dried)
  • 1/2 cup, Baby Lima Beans (dried)
  • 1/2 cup, Kidney Beans (dried)
  • 1/2 cup, Great Northern Beans
  • 2, Bay Leaves
  • 2 tbsp, Dried Minced Onion
  • 1 tbsp, Dried Parsley
  • 2 tsp, Beef Bouillon Granules (or 2 Cubes)
  • 1 tsp, Minced Garlic (dried)
  • 1 tsp, Thyme Leaves (dried)
  • 1/2 tsp, Oregano Leaves (dried)
  • 1/2 tsp, Black Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp, Red Pepper Flakes

Layer the beans in your jar in the same order they are listed above.  Slide a bay leaf along the side of the jar (between the beans and the jar). Place the rest of the ingredients (spices) in a small Ziploc bag. Close with a twisty tie, cut off the excess bag above twisty tie. Place the spice bag on top of the beans in the jar.

Once complete, cover the jar tightly with a lid. Add any fabric or ribbon and raffia along with the directions.

Directions for Cooking

Make a copy of the cooking directions below and place them on a card or paper and attach to the jar.

:: 1 Jar, Country Six Bean Soup Mix
:: 4-5 cups, Water
:: 1 Can (28 oz), Diced Tomatoes with Italian Seasonings
:: 8 oz, Smoked Sausage Links (sliced)

Note: in place of the Diced Tomatoes and Sausage , substitute a cup of Chopped Ham seasoned to your liking.

  1. Remove seasoning packet and Bay Leaves and set aside.
  2. Wash the beans and place them in a large pan or Dutch oven.
  3. Add the water and bring to a boil over high heat.
  4. Cover and reduce heat to medium low.
  5. Cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add tomatoes, sausage, contents of seasoning packet and bay leaves.
  7. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours or until beans are tender.
    If you're not using tomatoes and sausage, add ham at this stage.

Enjoy your Country Six Bean Soup!

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Gift in a Jar: Country Six Bean Soup Mix

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Ingredients

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  • Jar
  • 1/2 cup, Red Beans (dried)
  • 1/2 cup, Navy Beans (dried)
  • 1/2 cup, Pinto Beans (dried)
  • 1/2 cup, Baby Lima Beans (dried)
  • 1/2 cup, Kidney Beans (dried)
  • 1/2 cup, Great Northern Beans
  • 2, Bay Leaves
  • 2 tbsp, Dried Minced Onion
  • 1 tbsp, Dried Parsley
  • 2 tsp, Beef Bouillon Granules (or 2 Cubes)
  • 1 tsp, Minced Garlic (dried)
  • 1 tsp, Thyme Leaves (dried)
  • 1/2 tsp, Oregano Leaves (dried)
  • 1/2 tsp, Black Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp, Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions

Make a copy of the cooking directions below and place them on a card or paper and attach to the jar.

  • 1 Jar, Country Six Bean Soup Mix
  • 4-5 cups, Water
  • 1 Can (28 oz), Diced Tomatoes with Italian Seasonings
  • 8 oz, Smoked Sausage Links (sliced)

Note: in place of the Diced Tomatoes and Sausage , substitute a cup of Chopped Ham seasoned to your liking.

  1. Remove seasoning packet and Bay Leaves and set aside.
  2. Wash the beans and place them in a large pan or Dutch oven.
  3. Add the water and bring to a boil over high heat.
  4. Cover and reduce heat to medium low.
  5. Cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add tomatoes, sausage, contents of seasoning packet and bay leaves.
  7. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours or until beans are tender.
    If you're not using tomatoes and sausage, add ham at this stage.

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7 Comments

  1. amy stout says:

    What is the sixth bean. I see six but there are only five listed. Is it northern beans?

  2. Having trouble finding Baby Lima Beans…………..can I substitute Split Peas?

  3. I notice you have Navy beans listed but black eyed peas in the jar. Which would taste better in the soup do you think??

  4. How many calories per cup?

  5. I did
    1/4 cup lentil(they break down and make it creamier)
    1/2 great northern
    1/2 black
    1/2 pinto
    1/2 kidney

    Yeah its not 6 bean but feel free to add a 6th. Its just what I had on hand.

    Awesome seasonings. Its good by itself, but try adding a dollop of sour cream to your bowl. It really makes the flavors pop.

  6. I need to know the calorie count per cup (without the sausage).






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