Trailblazer Bean Soup Mix

1 c. pinto beans
1 c. black beans
1 c. kidney beans
1 c. yellow split peas
1 c. black-eyed peas
1 c. lentils
1 c. green split peas
1 c. Great Northern beans

Layer ingredients in a LARGE (8 cup) jar.

GIFT TAG INSTRUCTIONS:

Trailblazer Bean Soup

1 jar bean soup mix
7 c. water
1 ham hock
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 tsp. chili powder
1-2 tsp. salt
1 8-oz 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.) Remove meat from ham hock and return to
soup.
Before serving, add 3 T. lemon juice. Top soup with sour cream or grated
cheese.