CALICO SOUP MIX

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Loaded with beans of all shapes and sizes, this colorful combination cooks up into a satisfying soup that;ll stand by itself or serve as a side dish. Pens Rhonda Letendre from Epsom, New Hampshire, "Not only do I give the mix away as a gift, I keep it on hand to make for my family, too. They love it!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

BEAN MIX:
1-1/2 cups each dried lentils, baby lima beans, yellow split peas, red kidney beans, great northern beans, pinto beans, green split peas and navy beans
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):
2-1/4 quarts water
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon each dried marjoram, oregano, parsley flakes and Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine beans; divide into six batches (2 cups each). Store in airtight containers. Yield: 6 batches (12 cups total)., To prepare soup: Place one batch of bean mix in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. , Drain. Add 2-1/4 qts. water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender. Add ham, tomatoes, onion, green pepper, garlic and seasonings; return to boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 45-50 minutes.

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Aoodye Mohammed
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This calico soup mix is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the colorful vegetables in the soup.


Gabrieli Oboladze
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I'm not a big fan of soup, but this calico soup mix is the exception. It's so flavorful and hearty, I can't get enough of it.


Danain Khan
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This soup is so easy to make, it's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Ahmaed Mohamed
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I love the way this soup smells while it's cooking. It fills the whole house with a delicious aroma.


Most Habiba
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This soup mix is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with carrots, celery, potatoes, and peas.


Verna Fortuin
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This soup mix is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. I always have some leftover turkey after Thanksgiving, and this is a great way to use it up.


Mfundo Masuku
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I'm a vegetarian, but I can still enjoy this soup mix. I just use vegetable broth and beans instead of meat.


Toufic Adam
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I'm allergic to gluten, but I can still enjoy this soup mix. I just use gluten-free noodles or rice.


haryad work
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This soup mix is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the colorful vegetables in the soup.


Umma Umma
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I've never made soup before, but this calico soup mix made it so easy. I'm definitely going to try more soup recipes in the future.


waqar jutt
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I'm not a big fan of soup, but this calico soup mix is the exception. It's so flavorful and hearty, I can't get enough of it.


Stanley Mothobi
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This soup mix is a great way to save money on groceries. I can make a big pot of soup for less than $10.


Bonita Johnson
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I love the versatility of this soup mix. I've used it to make soup, stew, and even chili. It's always delicious.


Kazi Millat Neel
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This soup mix is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. I just throw it in the crock pot and dinner is ready when I get home. It's also a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Cato Sunny
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I've made this soup mix several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Bella Akongo
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This calico soup mix is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some carrots, celery, and potatoes that were about to go bad, so I threw them in the soup. It turned out great! The soup is hearty and flavorful, and it's a great way to get you