It warms me to the bones and, for some reason, seems really satisfying to me when the outside temperature is chilly.
I thought it would be fun to put together one of my favorite 7 bean soup mix recipes into a Mason Jar and add the spice packet, my original recipe and a decorative ribbon.
The presentation makes it perfect for gift giving. It will make a nice hostess gift or housewarming present for a friend who loves to cook.
Dried beans are wonderful to use in soup mixes. The sky is the limit for the types that work well in soups.
This 7 bean soup mix jar would make a great housewarming party gift.
.I’ve even used 15 of them all at oncein a taco soup, but for today’s project, I chose 7 of my favorite beans.
You really can add the beans you have on hand, but for my mix, I used these:
Idaho Pinto Beans
Chick peas
Large Lima Beans
Black Eyed Peas
Split Peas
Black Beansd
Lentils (I used both orange and brown for color)
The next step is to put together a spice packet, so that the person you give the gift to can actually cook the soup and have it taste great. Dried beans on their own are very low in flavor and need spices. For my spice blend I used these herbs:
Spanish Paprika
Cumin
Red Pepper Flakes
Minced Onion Flakes
Sea Salt
Celery Salt
Cracked Black Peppercorns
Just blend your spices together to make the spice blend for your spice packet.
Now it is time for some printing. I made both a jar label and a recipe card for you to use.
I printed mine out on,glossy photo paper so that it would present well and not smudge.
Print the Jar label here. I printed both of these 4 inches wide and this fits one of the larger Mason Jars well. Print the recipe card here.The next step is to use a glue stick to glue the recipe card to the back of the jar label and punch a hole with a hole punch in the corner.
I put my spice mix into a small zip lock bag. (I used a small jewelry baggie that I had on hand but any small baggie will do.
Punch a hole in the corner for a ribbon.Time to assemble the beans! I layered them by alternating the darker beans and lighter colored ones to make a pretty presentation.
I placed my beans in the larger sized 32 ounce Mason Jar. They filled it right to the top of the jar!
Now comes the ribbon. I chose an autumn plaid ribbon,and threaded it through both the spice packet and my Jar label/recipe card.
The last thing to do is to tie it around the neck of my filled Mason Jar. Voila! The perfect hostess gift.
This 7 bean soup mix makes a very flavorful soup with just a hint of spice. It cooks in about 2 hours and is very tasty!Just want to make the 7 bean soup mix for your own enjoyment? Use the recipe card below!
Do you give food gifts to your friends? What are your favorite food items to gift? Tell us in the comments below!
If you need it a little thicker, just blend up a more beans and broth until your desired consistency is reached. First make sure that your beans are fully cooked. If you are satisfied with the done-ness of your beans, puree half of the soup in a blender and then mix it with the other half of the soup.
You can also thicken soup by puréeing it with cooked beans or lentils. White beans like cannellini beans or navy beans are especially good for puréeing. This recipe for Creamy Italian White Bean Soup is a great place to start. Puréeing hearty winter vegetables like butternut and kabocha squash will also do the trick.
Sometimes soup just needs to simmer longer to reach the perfect consistency. Check to see if the vegetables are tender, and then taste the broth. If the soup tastes a bit watery, give it more time.
It may sound a bit strange and unusual for some, but vinegar is a common ingredient in some soup recipes, and there is a good reason for it. If you think about it, vinegar is really a flavor-enhancer (umami). That's why it is so often used in cooking, sauces, and salad dressings. The same is true with soups.
More vegetables: This is a great place for leftover cooked veggies. If you are working with a creamed soup, consider pureeing some vegetables to stir in. Cooked cauliflower, potatoes, winter squash, or carrots would work really well. Herbs: Fresh chives, thyme, or cilantro stirred in just before serving.
This soup-thickening hack couldn't be easier. Unlike using flour, which requires either making a little roux before you start cooking or a beurre manié afterwards, or using a cornstarch slurry that can create a gloppy texture, the instant mashed potato flakes can simply be sprinkled into the finished dish.
In a separate bowl, dissolve a teaspoon or two of cornstarch or all-purpose flour in a small amount of cold water. Add the slurry to the bubbling soup. The soup should thicken up. Add more cornstarch or flour as needed until the soup reaches your desired consistency.
Simply peel and dice a potato into small cubes and add it to the simmering soup. As the potato cooks, it will release starches, creating a thicker consistency. Once the potato is tender, you can mash it slightly to further enhance the thickening effect.
A roux is the most common thickener for sauces and soups and comes in three colors and strengths: white, blond, and brown. Brown roux is cooked longer to brown the flour and butter to deepen the flavor.
Got a soup that tastes a little bland and unexciting? Add a splash of vinegar (any kind!), or a squeeze of citrus. Chances are, you could use a little more salt.
Further, beans also contain a compound called saponins, which also create foam when they get agitated in water. (Saponins occur in many plants, some of which are actually used to make soap!)
It's important to note that cornstarch has twice the thickening power of flour. If you need to substitute cornstarch to thicken liquid in a recipe that calls for ¼ cup (four tablespoons) flour, you only need two tablespoons cornstarch.
To cut down on the gassy properties, you can add a little baking soda to your recipe. The baking soda helps break down some of the beans' natural gas-making sugars.
GOYA® 16 Bean Soup Mix is part of the wide variety of GOYA® dry beans. This fantastic blend contains 16 varieties of beans, from pinto, white, pink, red, and kidney to chickpeas, pigeon peas, lima beans, butter beans, peas, and lentils.
Beans are an excellent source of nutrients and offer numerous health benefits. They're a great of plant-based protein, fiber, iron and antioxidants. Eating beans on a regular basis can help in maintaining a healthy weight, reducing the risk of chronic diseases and supporting your gut health.
Typical soup diets are fad diets that are not backed by science. They may have health risks and other drawbacks. Eliminates healthy foods: Experts agree that an all-soup diet would eliminate otherwise healthy food groups, such as fruit and grains, and lead to nutrient deficiencies and imbalances.
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Time to assemble the beans! I layered them by alternating the darker beans and lighter colored ones to make a pretty presentation.
Just want to make the 7 bean soup mix for your own enjoyment? Use the recipe card below!
