Trailblazer Bean Soup Mix - pinto beans

Method

• In a pint jar, layer 2 tablespoons of each legume in order listed, until jar is full.
• Screw on lid.
• May cover lid with a circle of fabric and twine to tie on recipe.
• Attach this recipe:.
• 1 pint bean soup mix.
• 7 cup water.
• 1 ham hock.
• 1 garlic clove, minced.
• 1 large onion, chopped.
• 1 teaspoon chili powder.
• 1-2 teaspoons salt.
• 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce.
• 2 carrots, chopped.
• 1 rib celery, chopped.
• Place all ingredients in a slow cooker pot.
• Cover and cook on medium for 7 hours or until beans are tender.
• (May cook soup in a stock-pot on the stove.
• Cover and simmer until done.
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• Remove meat from ham hock and return to soup.
• Before serving, add 3 tablespoons lemon juice.
• Top soup with sour cream or grated cheese.