Be Prepared Five-Bean Soup Mix

Dried beans are mixed with dehydrated vegetables, broth granules, and spices for a hearty 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 zip-top 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 a small zip-top bag and shake to mix. Place bag in the container with bean mix. Store at room temperature.

Step 3

To make one batch of soup (6 servings), start 2 1/2 hours before serving. Rinse 1 1/2 cups bean mix in a sieve under running water. Place beans in a 3-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 juice and reserve tomatoes to add near the end of simmering time.) Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until beans are tender.