Soup, Good Luck

By á-2068

This is a fun gift idea. Layer the beans in a quart jar and attach a copy of the recipe, showing the contents of the jar will make 2 pots of soup.

Ingredients

• Cup each:
• Pinto Beans
• Red Kidney Beans
• Navy Beans
• Split Peas
• Lentils
• Black-eyed Peas
• Black Beans
• Baby Lima Beans
• 1 large onion
• ham or ham hock
• 1 large can tomatoes
• 1 large red pepper, chopped
• 2 clove garlic, minced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• pinch of ginger
• salt and pepper to taste

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Empty beans into a bowl and mix well. Divide beans in half. Save one half for another day. Wash beans.

2. Place in a large pot, cover with water, add 2 Tbsp. salt, cover and refrigerate overnight.

3. Drain and place beans in a large pot. Add 2 quarts water, ham or ham hock, 1 large onion - sliced. Boil slowly up to 2 1/2 - 3 hours, but check it around 1 hour. Add hot water when necessary.

4. Add 1 large can tomatoes, 1 large red pepper, chopped, 1 clove garlic, minced, juice of 1 lemon, pinch of ginger, salt and pepper to taste.

5. Simmer until ready to serve.