- GIFTS
FROM YOUR KITCHEN
by Hope Pryor
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BEAN-PASTA SOUP MIX
3/4 cup dried onion flakes
2 (1/2-ounce) jars dried celery flakes
1/2 cup dried parsley flakes
3 tablespoons dried basil leaves
3 tablespoons dried oregano leaves
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
2 (2 1/4) ounce jars beef-flavored bouillon granules
1 (16-ounce) package dried black-eyed peas
1 (16-ounce) package dried black beans
1 (16-ounce) package dried kidney beans
1 (16-ounce) package dried navy beans
1 (16-ounce) package small shell pasta, uncooked
- 1. Combine first 7 ingredients;
divide evenly, and place in 6 airtight plastic bags. Add 2 tablespoons
plus 1/4 teaspoon bouillon granules to each bag. Label "Herb
Mix" and seal.
- 2. Combine black-eyed peas and
next 3 ingredients; divide evenly and place in 6 airtight plastic
bags. Label "Bean Mix" and seal.
- 3. Place 1/3 cup pasta into
6 airtight plastic bags. Label "Pasta" and seal.
- 4. Place 1 bag herb mix, 1 bag
bean mix, and 1 bag pasta in a gift container; repeat procedure
with remaining bags.
Makes 6 (3-bag) gifts.
DIRECTIONS FOR GIFT RECIPE CARD:
Sort and wash bean mix; place in a Dutch oven. Cover with water
2-inchesabove beans; soak 8 hours or overnight. Drain. Combine
beans, 3 quarts water, herb mix, 1 carrot, chopped, and 2/3 cup
chopped cooked ham in Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; reduce heat,
and simmer 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add 1 (14 1/2-ounce)
can stewed tomatoes, undrained, and pasta; cook 15 to 20 minutes.
Note: To use the quick-soak method, place beans in a Dutch oven;
cover
with water 2-inches above beans. Bring to a boil. Remove from
heat; cover,and let stand 1 hour. Drain.
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