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Gift in a Jar: Country Six Bean Soup Mix

Homemade six bean soup mix with layers of dried beans in a mason jar and attached recipe instructions for an easy food gift.
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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

  1. Make a copy of the cooking directions below and place them on a card or paper and attach to the jar.
  2. 1 Jar, Country Six Bean Soup Mix
  3. 4-5 cups, Water
  4. 1 Can (28 oz), Diced Tomatoes with Italian Seasonings
  5. 8 oz, Smoked Sausage Links (sliced)
  6. Note: in place of the Diced Tomatoes and Sausage , substitute a cup of Chopped Ham seasoned to your liking.
  7. Remove seasoning packet and Bay Leaves and set aside.
  8. Wash the beans and place them in a large pan or Dutch oven.
  9. Add the water and bring to a boil over high heat.
  10. Cover and reduce heat to medium low.
  11. Cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  12. Add tomatoes, sausage, contents of seasoning packet and bay leaves.
  13. 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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