Mingas Friendship Bean Soup Recipes

MINGA'S FRIENDSHIP BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Sort out any misshapen or discolored beans and wash thoroughly. Prepare beans for cooking via one of the following methods: 1. Place in a large container, cover with water and add 1 Tbs salt. Soak overnight. In the morning, drain. 2. Bring beans to a boil for 2 min in 4 cups water per cup of bean mix. Turn off heat and let sit 1 hr. Pour off water. Add 2 qts of water and 1/2 lb of ham. Bring to a boil. Stir occasionally. Simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, then add remaining ingredients. Simmer another 30 minutes (60 minutes if optional vegetables are added).

FRIENDSHIP SOUP MIX

Steps:

• In a 1-1/2-pint jar, layer the first seven ingredients in the order listed. Wrap pasta in a small sheet of plastic wrap; add to jar. Seal tightly. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months., To prepare soup: Remove pasta from jar and set aside. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the beef until no longer pink; drain. Add the water, tomatoes and soup mix; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Stir in the reserved pasta; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the pasta, peas, barley and lentils are tender.

BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Place rinsed beans into a large stock pot. Add water and bring to a boil. Boil gently for 2 minutes; remove from heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour.
• Add ham bone, cubed ham, onion, salt, pepper and bay leaves. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until beans are soft. Occasionally skim surface of soup while it is cooking.
• Add carrots and celery, cook until tender. Remove ham bone, scrape any meat from bone and place back into soup and serve.

FRIENDSHIP SOUP MIX IN A JAR

Steps:

• In a 1 1/2 pint jar, layer the split peas, bouillon, barley, lentils, onion flakes, Italian seasoning, rice, and bay leaves. Wrap the pasta in plastic wrap, and place in the jar. Seal tightly.
• Attach a label to the jar with the following instructions: Friendship Soup ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS: 1 pound ground beef, black pepper to taste, garlic powder to taste, 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes - undrained, 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, and 3 quarts water. TO PREPARE SOUP: Remove pasta from top of jar, and set aside. In a large pot over medium heat, brown beef with pepper and garlic; drain excess fat. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water, and soup mix. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer for 45 minutes. Stir in the pasta, cover, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pasta, peas, lentils and barley are tender.

NEIGHBORHOOD BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let soak for 1-4 hours or until beans are softened., Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Return beans to pan; add broth, 3 cups water, ham bone, bouillon and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onions, carrots and celery in oil until tender; add to soup. Cover and simmer 45-60 minutes longer or until beans are tender. , Remove ham bone; cool slightly. Skim fat from soup. Remove meat from bone and cut into chunks; return to soup. Discard bone.

FRIENDSHIP SOUP

Steps:

• Combine and mix well.
• Divide into 2 cup packages for home or for gifts with recipe included: Soup Recipe: 2 c.
• Friendship Soup Mix, 2 qt.
• water, 3 stalks celery,chopped, 1 large onion,chopped, 1 lb.
• diced ham, 1 clove minced garlic, 1 (16 oz.) can chopped tomatoes, 1 (10 oz.) can tomatoes with green chilies,chopped, 1 tsp.
• salt, 1/2 tsp.
• pepper.
• Wash the soup mix with water and soak overnight.
• Drain in the morning.
• Add beans to water,celery,onion,ham and garlic.
• Cover and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours,until beans are tender.
• Add remaining ingredients and simmer 30 minutes,stirring occasionally.
• Makes 8-10 servings.
• This is good to put on the stove and let simmer all day long.

MIGAS

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat eggs and milk together. Soak tortilla pieces in egg mixture for 5 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute green onion and ham until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
• Pour egg mixture into skillet and cook over medium/low heat until eggs are set.

FRIENDSHIP SOUP RECIPE

Steps:

• Wash beans. Cover in large container with water. Soak overnight. Drain. Add 2 qts. water and ham or ham hocks. Bring to boil. Stir occasionally. Simmer for 2 - 2 1/2 hours. Separate broth; cool; scrape off fat. Preserve meat from hocks and discard fat. Combine broth and beans again. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer for another 30 minutes This makes a large pot of soup and is even better made a few days ahead .and aged in refrigerator. Serves approx 10.