Bean Medley Soup Mix

🍲 Dried Bean Soup Mix Recipe 🍲

✨ Description:
Indulge in the hearty goodness of this Dried Bean Soup Mix, a delightful concoction that brings together an array of flavorful ingredients. Crafted to perfection, this recipe promises a symphony of taste and nutrition, making it an ideal choice for a quick and satisfying meal. Share the joy of cooking with this gem from lovewithrecipes.com!

🕒 Total Time: PT5M 🕒
👩‍🍳 Prep Time: PT5M 👩‍🍳
🔥 Cook Time: Not specified 🔥

🍽️ Recipe Category: Beans 🍽️
🔍 Keywords: < 15 Mins 🔍

📊 Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 167.7
• Fat Content: 1.2g
• Saturated Fat Content: 0.1g
• Cholesterol Content: 0mg
• Sodium Content: 8.5mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 31.3g
• Fiber Content: 8.7g
• Sugar Content: 3.9g
• Protein Content: 9.2g

🥣 Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup dried garbanzo beans
• 1/4 cup dried navy beans
• 1/4 cup lima beans
• 1/4 cup dried red kidney beans
• 3 cups pinto beans
• 2 allspice berries
• 2/3 cup pearl barley
• 2 tablespoons dried celery flakes
• 2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
• 2 tablespoons dried basil
• 1/2 bay leaf
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt, to taste

📜 Instructions:

1. Combine all the enchanting ingredients in a plastic bag or an airtight container, sealing the goodness until the perfect moment arrives.

2. For the Basic Bean Soup:

   • In a 3-quart saucepan, combine the magic mix with 7 cups of water.
   • Bring this aromatic potion to a boil, then gracefully reduce the heat.
   • Cover and let it simmer for 2 minutes.

3. Remove from heat, cover, and allow this masterpiece to stand for 1 hour. Alternatively, soak the bean mixture overnight, covered.

4. Bring the beans and their liquid to a symphony of boiling, then reduce the heat. Cover and let the enchantment simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beans reach a tender crescendo.

5. Bid farewell to the bay leaf and season this concoction to your heart’s desire.

6. Meaty Bean Soup:

   • Follow the basic recipe up to the soaking step.
   • Add 1 3/4-1 pound smoked pork hock or beef shank crosscuts.
   • Bring this meaty symphony to a boil, then reduce the heat.
   • Cover and let it simmer for 1 hour for pork hocks or 1.5 hours for beef shanks.
   • Remove the meat, chop it coarsely, and let it dance back into the soup.
   • Add 1 16-oz. can tomatoes, cut up and undrained, plus one medium carrot, chopped.
   • Cover and let this flavorful dance continue for 30 more minutes.
   • Season to taste, and voila! 4-6 servings of perfection.

7. Spicy Bean Pot:

   • Follow the basic recipe, but with a tantalizing twist—reduce water to 5.5 cups and bid adieu to the bay leaf.
   • Brown 1/2 pound ground beef, drain off the fat, and add 1 teaspoon chili powder. Let it cook for 1 minute.
   • Add this spicy goodness to the bean soup, along with 1 10-oz. can Rotel.
   • Heat through, stirring occasionally. Season to taste.
   • Serve in tortilla bowls or with corn chips, garnished with jalapenos if desired. 6-8 main-dish servings of spiciness!

8. Cheesy Bean Soup:

   • Follow the basic recipe up to the soaking step, but reduce water to 4 cups. Say goodbye to the bay leaf.
   • Mash the beans slightly, adding 2 cups of milk and 1 6-oz. link cheese food or smoked cheese food.
   • Cook and stir until the beans are soft, creating a cheesy symphony.
   • 4-6 main dish servings of pure comfort.

Indulge in the warmth and flavors of these delightful variations, each a culinary masterpiece in its own right. Share the love and joy of cooking with this Dried Bean Soup Mix recipe that’s bound to become a cherished favorite! 🌟✨🍲