Friendship Bean Soup Recipes

FRIENDSHIP SOUP MIX IN A JAR

Steps:

• In a 1 1/2 pint jar, layer the split peas, bouillon, barley, lentils, onion flakes, Italian seasoning, rice, and bay leaves. Wrap the pasta in plastic wrap, and place in the jar. Seal tightly.
• Attach a label to the jar with the following instructions: Friendship Soup ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS: 1 pound ground beef, black pepper to taste, garlic powder to taste, 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes - undrained, 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, and 3 quarts water. TO PREPARE SOUP: Remove pasta from top of jar, and set aside. In a large pot over medium heat, brown beef with pepper and garlic; drain excess fat. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water, and soup mix. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer for 45 minutes. Stir in the pasta, cover, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pasta, peas, lentils and barley are tender.

FRIENDSHIP SOUP MIX

Steps:

• In a 1-1/2-pint jar, layer the first seven ingredients in the order listed. Wrap pasta in a small sheet of plastic wrap; add to jar. Seal tightly. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months., To prepare soup: Remove pasta from jar and set aside. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the beef until no longer pink; drain. Add the water, tomatoes and soup mix; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Stir in the reserved pasta; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the pasta, peas, barley and lentils are tender.

FRIENDSHIP SOUP

Steps:

• Combine and mix well.
• Divide into 2 cup packages for home or for gifts with recipe included: Soup Recipe: 2 c.
• Friendship Soup Mix, 2 qt.
• water, 3 stalks celery,chopped, 1 large onion,chopped, 1 lb.
• diced ham, 1 clove minced garlic, 1 (16 oz.) can chopped tomatoes, 1 (10 oz.) can tomatoes with green chilies,chopped, 1 tsp.
• salt, 1/2 tsp.
• pepper.
• Wash the soup mix with water and soak overnight.
• Drain in the morning.
• Add beans to water,celery,onion,ham and garlic.
• Cover and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours,until beans are tender.
• Add remaining ingredients and simmer 30 minutes,stirring occasionally.
• Makes 8-10 servings.
• This is good to put on the stove and let simmer all day long.

FRIENDSHIP SOUP MIX

Steps:

• In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown beef, then drain.
• Add water, tomatoes and soup mix; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
• Add the reserved macaroni; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until macaroni, peas, lentils and barley are tender.

FRIENDSHIP BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Mix Friendship bean soup mix and water in large pan. soak for 8 to 12 hours. Add bacon, onion and garlic. Cook for 1 1/2 hours. Stir in tomatoes with green chiles and ham. Cook for 1 hour or until beans are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Friendship Bean Soup Mix: 1 pkg (1 lb.) of 5 or 6 of the following: Red kidney beans Small white beans Split green peas Black eyed peas Pinto beans Black beans Lima beans Navy beans Mix the beans and peas in large bowl. Fill pint jars with the bean mixture. Cover, tie one ribbons and give as gifts to friends.