Be Prepared Five-Bean Soup Mix Recipe

To make bean mix: Measure pinto navy kidney lima and garbanzo beans and combine in a large airtight container or bag.

To make seasoning mix: Combine onion paprika salt mustard powder garlic chicken bouillon powder beef broth parsley bacon bits and vegetable flakes in plastic bag and shake to mix. Place bag in bean container. Store at room temperature.

To make one batch (6 bowls) soup start 2 1/2 hours before. Rinse 1 1/2 cups bean mix in sieve under running water. Place beans in a three-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 the juice and reserve the tomatoes to add near the end of the simmering time.) Bring to a boil reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until beans are tender.