MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05
 
      Title: Calico Bean Soup Mix with Recipe
 Categories: 
      Yield: 1 Servings
 
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    1/3 c  Yellow split peas
    1/3 c  Green split peas
    1/3 c  Lima beans
    1/3 c  Pinto beans
    1/3 c  Kidney beans
    1/3 c  Great northern beans
    1/4 c  Instant minced onion
      2 ts Chicken bouillon granules
    1/4 ts Ground cumin
    1/4 ts Garlic powder

MMMMM----------------------CALICO BEAN SOUP-----------
      8 c  Water
      1 pk Soup mix
      2 md Carrots; chopped
      2    Ribs celery; chopped
      2 lb Smoked ham shanks
           -=OR=-
      2 lb Ham hocks
           -=OR=-
           Ham bone
 
  Mix:
  
  Combine and store in an airtight container.
  
  Soup:
  
  Bring water and mix to a boil. Boil 2 minutes;
  remove from heat, cover and let stand one hour.
  
  Stir in remaining ingredients, bring back to
  boiling. Reduce heat, cover and simmer, covered,
  until beans are tender, about 2 hours. Skim fat if
  necessary. Remove bones, strip and return meat to
  pot.
  
  6 servings.
 
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