Spicy Southwestern Soup Mix
From North Bay Trading Co
Ingredients
Dried soup mix: green jalapeno peppers, red and green bell peppers, green chili peppers, whole kernel air dried sweet corn, 12 varieties of beans, peas, and lentils, including garbanzos, tongues of fire, pintos, great northerns, and the huge Christmas limas.
*Find it in our Bulk section at Wedge Lyndale!*
Preparation
Basic recipe
- Use 1 part soup mix and 5 parts water or chicken stock.
- Bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
- Then simmer strongly for 90-120 minutes, or until beans are tender, with lid on.
- Add water if necessary.
Ideas
- Season with lime juice and chopped fresh cilantro.
- Add several teaspoons of butter and lightly fried, boneless chicken thighs or breasts.
- To make a thick mixture for tacos, steam off excess water.
Freezes well — Prepared soup may be frozen and reheated.
Yield — One cup of dry soup mix weighs 0.4 lb and makes 7 cups of soup when hydrated.
Storage — Best if used within 12 months. Store tightly sealed in a dry location away from sunlight.
