posted by Connie 10-12-98 8:39 AM
Bean-Pasta Soup Mix
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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Gifts Holiday
Pasta Vegetables
Soups
3/4 cup Dried onion flakes
2 (1/2 ounce) jars dried
Celery flakes
1/2 cup Dried parsley flakes
3 tablespoons Dried basil
3 tablespoons Dried oregano
2 teaspoons Garlic powder
2 teaspoons Coarsely ground pepper
2 (2-1/4 ounce) jars beef-
flavored bouillon granules
16 ounce Pkg. dried black-eyed peas
16 ounce Pkg. dried kidney beans
16 ounce Pkg. dried navy beans
16 ounce Pkg. small shell pasta,
uncooked
Combine first 7 ingredients; divide evenly, and place in 6 airtight plastic bags. Add 2 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon bouillon granules to each package. Label "Herb Mix" and seal.
Combine black-eyed peas and next 3 ingredients; divide evenly and place in 6 airtight plastic bags. Label "Bean Mix" and seal.
Place one bag herb mix, 1 bag bean mix, and bag pasta in a gift container; repeat procedure with remaining bags. Yield: 6 (3-bags) gifts.
Directions for gift recipe card: Sort and wash bean mix; place in a Dutch oven. Cover with water 2 inches above beans; soak 8 hours. Drain. Combine beans, 3 quarts water, herb mix, 1 carrot, chopped, and 2/3 cup chopped cooked ham in Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 2-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add 1 (14-1/2-ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes,undrained, and pasta; cook 20 minutes. Yield: 9 cups
Note: To use the quick-soak method, place beans in a Dutch oven; cover with water 2 inches above beans. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat; cover, and let stand 1 hour. Drain.