Five-Bean Soup
Yield
1 batchPrep
30 minCook
3 hrsReady
3 hrsTrans-fat Free, High Fiber
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | packages |
beans
dried, lima, great, northern, kidney, pinto and split peas |
*
|
| 3 | each |
beef bouillon cubes
|
*
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
chives
dried |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
savory
dried |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
salt
optional |
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
cumin
ground |
|
| 1 | each |
bay leaves
|
*
|
| 2 ½ | quarts |
water
|
*
|
| 1 | can |
tomatoes, stewed, canned
|
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | packages |
beans
dried, lima, great, northern, kidney, pinto and split peas |
*
|
| 3 | each |
beef bouillon cubes
|
*
|
| 45 | ml |
chives
dried |
|
| 5 | ml |
savory
dried |
|
| 5 | ml |
salt
optional |
|
| 2.5 | ml |
cumin
ground |
|
| 1 | each |
bay leaves
|
*
|
| 2.5 | quarts |
water
|
*
|
| 1 | can |
tomatoes, stewed, canned
|
*
|
Directions
Combine beans; divide into four equal batches, about 3¾ cups each.
To Make One Batch of Soup: Wash one batch of beans.
Place in a large kettle with enough water to cover.
Bring to a boil; cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour.
Tie spices in a cheesecloth bag.
Drain and rinse beans. Return to kettle; add spices and water.
Bring to boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1½ hours or until beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
Remove spices. Add tomatoes and heat through.
