Italian Style Bean Soup Mix |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 180 Minutes |
Ready In: 195 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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This recipe is wonderful for gift giving. Include a packet of corn bread or muffin mix in a basket with a couple of nice soup bowls. Recipe comes from Gifts from a Jar Soups, Chiles and More. Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups dried great northern beans or 1 3/4 cups dried navy beans |
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes |
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves |
2 chicken bouillon cubes or 2 vegetable bouillon cubes, unwrapped |
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes |
1/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
1 1/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells |
5 -6 cups water |
1 cup canned pasta sauce |
8 ounces baby spinach |
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. To made the mix: layer the beans in a 1 quart jar with tight-fitting lid.
2. Combine the onion, basil, bouillon cubes, parsley, garlic and pepper in a small food storage bag; close bag.
3. Place the seasoning bag over the beans, spreading out bag to cover beans; add pasta shells.
4. Close jar, cover top of jar with fabric; attach gift tag with raffia or ribbon.
5. Attached directions to preparing soup to jar.
6. Soup:.
7. Remove the pasta and seasoning packet from jar; set aside.
8. Place the beans in a large bowl; cover with water and soak for 6 to 8 hours or overnight.
9. Drain beans; discarding the water.
10. Combine the soaked beans, water, pasta sauce and contents of seasoning packet in Dutch oven.
11. Bring to a boil over high heat; cover, reduce heat and simmer 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
12. Add the pasta and spinach; cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until pasta is tender.
13. Season to taste, serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
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