Dozen Bean Pot Soup Mix

Need a hearty soup mix that actually earns its pantry space? Dozen Bean Pot Soup Mix packs a wide range of beans, lentils, barley, and a separate seasoning packet into giftable 2-cup packages, so you can turn one jar into a big, filling pot of soup with just a handful of fresh add-ins.

This is the kind of old-school mix that makes sense when you want practical food on the shelf, not a cutesy jar full of two tablespoons of hope. Each package gets a balanced mix of legumes and grains, plus a seasoning packet with chili powder, herbs, and a bay leaf for a long-simmered soup that pairs well with sourdough bread. If you like pantry-ready meals, you might also want to tuck away a jar of Calico Bean Soup Mix or 9 Bean Soup Mix.

Stored airtight in a cool, dry place, the dry mix keeps best for about 6 months for peak flavor. That estimate is based on the herb-and-spice packet, which loses punch before the dried beans become unsafe. Keep the jars away from heat, light, and moisture, and label them so you use the oldest one first. Once cooked with ham, broth, and vegetables, the finished soup should be refrigerated within 2 hours and used within 3 to 4 days, which lines up with USDA leftover soup and stew guidance.

Dozen Bean Pot Soup Mix Recipe

You’ll Need:

• 2 1/4 cups lentils
• 2 1/4 cups baby limas
• 2 1/4 cups regular limas
• 2 1/4 cups black-eyed peas
• 2 1/4 cups kidney beans
• 2 1/4 cups split peas
• 2 1/4 cups great northern beans
• 2 1/4 cups pinto beans
• 2 1/4 cups red beans
• 2 1/4 cups white beans
• 2 1/4 cups navy beans
• 2 1/4 cups black beans
• 2 1/4 cups barley
• 15 chile pods
• Seasoning packet for each jar: 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/4 teaspoon celery seed, 1/4 teaspoon rosemary, 1/4 teaspoon marjoram, and 1/4 teaspoon sweet basil

Combine all the dry mix ingredients in a very large bowl and stir well so the smaller lentils and barley don’t settle in one corner like they own the place. Divide the mixture into 15 equal 2-cup portions in pint jars or zip-top bags. Mix 15 separate seasoning packets and tuck one into each package.

To Use:

Wash one package of bean mixture. In a 3 1/2-quart kettle, combine the beans and 1 quart of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered for 1 hour, adding more water if needed. Add the seasoning packet, 1 ham hock or 2 cups cubed ham, 2 cups tomato juice, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 large chopped onion, 1 minced garlic clove, 3 tablespoons minced parsley, 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Bring to a slow boil and simmer covered until the beans are tender, about 3 hours. Remove the bay leaf just before serving.

Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped scallions if you’d like. One 2-cup package makes a generous pot of soup, enough for about 8 servings at roughly 1 1/2 cups each, depending on how much the beans expand and how enthusiastically you ladle.

Store the dry soup mix packages in airtight jars or sealed bags in a cool, dry cupboard for up to 6 months for best quality. For the cooked soup, cool leftovers promptly, refrigerate in shallow covered containers, and use within 3 to 4 days. You can also freeze the finished soup for up to 2 to 3 months if you want a ready-made dinner waiting on a chaotic weeknight.

Notes: This mix makes excellent pantry gifts, but it’s just as useful for your own shelf. For easier planning, add the fresh-ingredient tag to each jar so nobody has to guess what goes into the pot later. If you enjoy stocking a few bean-based meals ahead, Mexican Bean Soup Mix and Tortilla Soup w/ Black Beans are solid next choices.

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Dozen Bean Pot Soup Mix

Article or recipe authorAuthor: Melissa 'Liss' Burnell

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preparation timePrep 45 minutes mins

total timeTotal 45 minutes mins

This hearty dry soup mix combines 12 beans, lentils, barley, chile pods, and a separate seasoning packet to make 15 giftable pantry packages. Each package makes about 8 servings of rich bean soup with ham, tomato juice, broth, and vegetables, at an estimated batch cost of $41.11 total or about $2.74 per package.

ServingsServings 15 packages

CourseCourse Dinner, lunch, Seasoning/Spice Mix, Soup

CuisineCuisine American

Budget101 Price BreakdownApprox Cost: $41.11

Ingredients

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• ▢ 2 ¼ cups lentils
• ▢ 2 ¼ cups baby limas
• ▢ 2 ¼ cups regular limas
• ▢ 2 ¼ cups black-eyed peas
• ▢ 2 ¼ cups kidney beans
• ▢ 2 ¼ cups split peas
• ▢ 2 ¼ cups great northern beans
• ▢ 2 ¼ cups pinto beans
• ▢ 2 ¼ cups red beans
• ▢ 2 ¼ cups white beans
• ▢ 2 ¼ cups navy beans
• ▢ 2 ¼ cups black beans
• ▢ 2 ¼ cups barley
• ▢ 15 chile pods
• ▢ Seasoning packet for each jar
• ▢ 1 tablespoon chili powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1 bay leaf
• ▢ 1 teaspoon oregano
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon celery seed
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon rosemary
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon marjoram
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon sweet basil

Equipment

Very large mixing bowl

Measuring Cups

Measuring Spoons

15 pint jars or zip-top bags

15 small spice bags

Instructions

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1. Combine the lentils, beans, barley, and chile pods in a very large bowl and stir well.
2. Divide the mixture into 15 equal 2-cup portions in pint jars or zip-top bags.
3. For each package, combine 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/4 teaspoon celery seed, 1/4 teaspoon rosemary, 1/4 teaspoon marjoram, and 1/4 teaspoon sweet basil in a small spice bag.
4. Add one seasoning packet to each jar or bag.
5. To prepare one package, wash the bean mixture.
6. In a 3 1/2-quart kettle, combine the beans and 1 quart water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered for 1 hour, adding more water if necessary.
7. Add 1 ham hock or 2 cups cubed ham, 2 cups tomato juice, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 large chopped onion, 1 minced garlic clove, 3 tablespoons minced parsley, 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and the seasoning packet.
8. Bring to a slow boil and simmer covered until the beans are tender, about 3 hours.
9. Remove the bay leaf just before serving.
10. Garnish with chopped scallions and serve with sourdough bread.

Recipe Size Alteration

💡 If you altered the ingredients above by doubling or tripling the recipe, you may also need to change the pan/dish size and adjust the cook time.

Notes

Yield is 15 packages, each containing about 2 cups dry mix.
One package makes about 8 servings of prepared soup, estimated.
Prep time is an estimate based on measuring, mixing, and portioning 15 jars.
Dry mix storage estimate: up to 6 months in airtight containers in a cool, dry pantry for best flavor quality.
Prepared soup storage: refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 to 4 days.

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