Be Prepared Five-Bean Soup Mix

Mix dried pinto, navy, garbanzo, lima and kidney beans with dehydrated vegetables, broth granules and spices for this hearty bean soup mix that is ready to go when you are.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 211 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 4 quarts water
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 ½ cups dried pinto beans
• 1 ½ cups white kidney beans
• 1 cup dry kidney beans
• 1 cup dry lima beans
• 1 cup dry garbanzo beans
• ½ cup dried minced onion
• ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
• 3 cubes beef bouillon
• ¼ cup bacon bits
• ¼ cup mixed vegetable flakes
• ¼ cup vegetable oil (Optional)
• 4 (14.5 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

To make bean mix: Measure pinto, navy, kidney, lima, and garbanzo beans, and combine in a large airtight container or bag.

Step 2

To make seasoning mix: Combine onion, paprika, salt, mustard powder, garlic, chicken bouillon powder, beef broth, parsley, bacon bits, and vegetable flakes in plastic bag and shake to mix. Place bag in bean container. Store at room temperature.

Step 3

To make one batch (6 bowls) soup, start 2 1/2 hours before. Rinse 1 1/2 cups bean mix in sieve under running water. Place beans in a three-quart saucepan. Add 5 cups water, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/4 cup seasoning mix. (You can add 1 can tomatoes and juice at this time, or you can add the juice and reserve the tomatoes to add near the end of the simmering time.) Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until beans are tender.