Recipe - Five-Bean Soup

5 pack Beans,dried, lima, great
northern, kidney, pinto and
split pea (16oz each)
enough for four batches
3 Beef bouillon cubes
3 tablespoon Chives, dried
1 teaspoon Savory, dried
1 teaspoon Salt; optional
One half teaspoon Cumin, ground
1 Bay leaf
2 One half qt water
1 cn Stewed tomatoes (14.5oz)

Combine beans; divide into four equal batches, about 3Three fourths cups each.
To Make One Batch of Soup: Wash one batch of beans. Place in a large
kettle with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil; cook for 34 minutes.
Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour. Tie spices in a
cheesecloth bag. Drain and rinse beans. Return to kettle; add spices and
water. Bring to boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1One half hours or until beans are tender,
stirring occasionally. Remove spices. Add tomatoes and heat through.
Yield: one batch makes 14 servings (3One half qts).

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