Recipe of Five-Bean Soup - Food Recipes

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FIVE-BEAN SOUP

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Serving Size : 14
Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups

Ingredients - Preparation Method:

5 pk Beans,dried, lima, great -northern, kidney, pinto and -split pea (16oz each) -enough for four batches 3 Beef bouillon cubes 3 tb Chives, dried 1 t Savory, dried 1 t Salt -- optional 1/2 ts Cumin, ground 1 Bay leaf 2 1/2 qt -water 1 cn Stewed tomatoes (14.5oz) Combine beans; divide into four equal batches, about 3-3/4 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 3-4 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 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove spices. Add tomatoes and heat through.
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