How to Make Be Prepared Five-Bean Soup Mix - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bean soup is a comforting and satisfying dish that is perfect for those chilly winter nights. It’s hearty, healthy, and can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences. If you’re a fan of bean soup but want to save time in the kitchen, then you’ll love this recipe for Be Prepared Five-Bean Soup Mix. This convenient mix can be made ahead of time and stored in your pantry for whenever the craving for a warm bowl of soup strikes.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups dried pinto beans
  • 1 ½ cups white kidney beans
  • 1 cup dry kidney beans
  • 1 cup dry lima beans
  • 1 cup dry garbanzo beans
  • ½ cup dried minced onion
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
  • 3 cubes beef bouillon
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • ¼ cup bacon bits
  • ¼ cup mixed vegetable flakes
  • 4 quarts water
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil (Optional)
  • 4 (14.5 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 4 batches of soup mix

  • To make bean mix: Measure pinto, navy, kidney, lima, and garbanzo beans, and combine in a large airtight container or zip-top bag.
  • To make seasoning mix: Combine onion, paprika, salt, mustard powder, garlic, chicken bouillon powder, beef broth, parsley, bacon bits, and vegetable flakes in a small zip-top bag and shake to mix. Place bag in the container with bean mix. Store at room temperature.
  • To make one batch of soup (6 servings), start 2 1/2 hours before serving. Rinse 1 1/2 cups bean mix in a sieve under running water. Place beans in a 3-quart saucepan. Add 5 cups water, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/4 cup seasoning mix. (You can add 1 can tomatoes and juice at this time, or you can add juice and reserve tomatoes to add near the end of simmering time.) Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until beans are tender.
  • Nutrition

    211 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 539mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 97mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 860mg