Tarragon Bean Soup Mix
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Makes 1 gift. Serves 8

Layered with five different beans and aromatic dry ingredients, this “meal in a jar” is an affordable and impressive gift. Substitute other beans, such as colorful heirloom varieties, for any of those listed here (if they have similar cooking times).

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    Ingredients: 
    • For the mix
    • 1/2 cup dried minced onion
    • 1/4 cup dried parsley
    • 1/4 cup dried tarragon
    • 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
    • 3 dried bay leaves
    • 2/3 cup each dried black beans, black-eyed peas, cannellini beans, pinto beans and kidney beans
    • For the soup
    • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    • 2 carrots, chopped
    • 2 ribs celery, chopped
    • 1 yellow onion, chopped
    • 1 (48 ounce) package 365 Everyday Value Low Sodium Chicken Broth
    • Tarragon Bean Soup Mix (above)
    • 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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    Method: 

    Add onion, parsley, tarragon, garlic and bay leaves to a quart-size jar. Add beans in layers. (Use a chopstick to help form even layers.) Close with a tight-fitting lid and store in a cool, dry place.


    Package for gift giving with our downloadable gift tag.

    To make the soup:

    Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add broth, 6 cups water and soup mix and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans are tender, about 3 hours. Discard bay leaves and stir in salt and pepper.

    Nutritional Info: 
    Per Serving:290 calories (35 from fat), 4g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 5mg cholesterol, 730mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (13g dietary fiber, 6g sugar), 16g protein
    Special Diets: 

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