Rainbow Bean Soup Mix In A Quart Jar

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 3/4 cup dried red beans
• 3/4 cup dried great northern beans
• 3/4 cup dried split peas
• 3/4 cup lentils (brown lentils are fine, but red lentils or yellow split peas make a real rainbow of colors in the ja)
• 3/4 cup dried black beans
• 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
• 2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules (sold in soup section)
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 teaspoons sweetened lemonade drink mix
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• canned ham (a five-ounce can, if you choose this option, you will need to change the written instructions to rea)

Recipe

• 1 use a quart jar that has a wide mouth, but if you can't find one any quart jar will work.
• 2 place each type of bean in jar in the order listed above.
• 3 top with seasoning bag, gently flattened so it can be seen from all sides.
• 4 place lid, decorate jar and attach recipe.
• 5 put an expiration date: one year from time of assembly.
• 6 directions to make rainbow bean soup:.
• 7 remove seasoning packet from the jar and set to the side. rinse beans and place beans in large microwave-safe dish. cover with water 1" to 2" over top of beans. cover dish loosely with plastic wrap. microwave on high for 15 minutes, rotating after 7 minutes. drain and rinse beans very well; place in a large pot. add 8 cups water, one 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes and seasonings from packet. cover, bring to boil. lower heat, cover pan and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender. stir occasionally.