Lucky Bean Soup
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This recipe
makes a great gift. Provide it along with
the beans and a packet containing all the
spices. The recipient just adds water and a
can of tomatoes for a delicious pot of
savory bean soup.
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1/4
cup
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each dry yellow
split peas,
lentils, black
beans, great
northern beans,
pinto beans,
baby lima beans
and kidney
beans
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1/2
cup
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each dry green
split peas,
black-eyed peas
and navy
beans
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2
quarts
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water or broth
of your
choice
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1
tablespoon
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salt, less if
you use
broth
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1
teaspoon
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dried
thyme
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1
teaspoon
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dried rosemary,
crushed
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1
teaspoon
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garlic
powder
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1/2
teaspoon
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celery
seed
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1/2
teaspoon
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dried
basil
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1/4-1/2
teaspoon
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crushed red
pepper
flakes
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2
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bay
leaves
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1 28 oz.
can
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crushed
tomatoes
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1
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Place
peas, lentils and beans in a
Dutch oven; add enough water
to cover. Bring to a boil;
boil for 2 minutes. Remove
from the heat; let stand for
1 hour. Drain and discard
liquid.
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2
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Add 2
quarts water and seasonings;
bring to a boil. Reduce
heat; cover and simmer for
1-1/2 to 2 hours or until
beans are just tender. Stir
in tomatoes; increase heat
to medium. Cook, uncovered,
for 15-30 minutes. Discard
bay leaves.
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Servings:
14
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Yield: 3-1/2
quarts
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Recipe
Type
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Dutch Oven, One-dish Soup,
Soup, Vegetarian
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Recipe
Source
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Source:
One-Pot Recipes
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