DRIED BEAN SOUP MIX (Gifts in a Jar)

(RECIPE POSTED BY BARBARA DENHAM SULZ)

Again, almost any dry soup ingredients will work as a jar mix. Try to layer the ingredients in an interesting and appealing way.

To a quart Mason jar add ½ cup of each of the following in the order given:

Split green peas
Red lentils
Split yellow peas
Small red beans
Black beans
Kidney beans

Place seasoning mix in a small, snack sized zip-loc bag. Lay on top of the soup mix before putting the cover on.

SEASONING MIX:
1 tablespoon dried sweet pepper flakes
2 squares chicken bouillon cubes, unwrapped
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1-1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 bay leaf
4 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions (Print up and attach to the jar)
SEASONED BEAN SOUP:
Dried Bean Mix
2 cans stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup Seasoning Mix 

Rinse beans and place in a large stock pot. Cover with water and allow to soak overnight.
Next day, drain the beans and rinse. Return to the pot and add water to cover. Place pan lid on top and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for about 2 hours. Add tomatoes and seasoning mix. Cover and simmer for another 30 to 45 minutes, or until beans are tender.
Makes 10 cups