| Calico Bean Soup Mix with Recipe Yield: 1 Servings -------MIX-MAKES ONE PK----------- 1/3 c Yellow split peas 1/3 c Green split peas 1/3 c Lima beans 1/3 c Pinto beans 1/3 c Kidney beans 1/3 c Great northern beans 1/4 c Instant minced onion 2 ts Chicken bouillon granules 1/4 ts Ground cumin 1/4 ts Garlic powder ---------CALICO BEAN SOUP----------- 8 c Water 1 pk Soup mix 2 md Carrots; chopped 2 Ribs celery; chopped 2 lb Smoked ham shanks -=OR=- 2 lb Ham hocks -=OR=- Ham bone Mix: Combine and store in an airtight container. Soup: Bring water and mix to a boil. Boil 2 minutes; remove from heat, cover and let stand one hour. Stir in remaining ingredients, bring back to boiling. Reduce heat, cover and simmer, covered, until beans are tender, about 2 hours. Skim fat if necessary. Remove bones, strip and return meat to pot. 6 servings. |