Bean Bag Vegetable Soup Recipe

This heartwarming Bean Bag Vegetable Soup recipe is a cherished Christmas gift, passed down through the years! A vibrant mix of red kidney beans, romano beans, navy beans, green and red lentils, split peas, and pearl barley creates a richly flavorful base. Perfect for chilly evenings, this soup is surprisingly versatile and delicious year-round. Simple to make, yet bursting with flavor, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 135 mins
Calories 180.8 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bean Bag Vegetable Soup

  • 1 cup 10 Bean Soup Mix
  • 8 cups water (for simmering), plus 8 cups for soaking
  • Onion, chopped (quantity not specified)
  • Carrots (quantity not specified)
  • Hot Italian Sausages (quantity not specified)
  • Diced Tomatoes (quantity not specified, instructions mention 'crushed tomatoes')
  • Chili Powder (quantity not specified)
  • Ground Cloves (not mentioned in instructions)
  • Dry Sherry (to taste)
  • Lemon Juice (to taste)
  • Salt and Pepper (to taste)
  • Minced Garlic (quantity not specified)

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How to Make Bean Bag Vegetable Soup

  1. Rinse the 1 cup dried bean mix thoroughly. Cover generously with 8 cups cold water and let soak for 8 hours or overnight.
  2. Drain the soaked beans.
  3. In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the drained bean mixture with 8 cups of water.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, or until beans are tender.
  5. Add the chopped onion, carrots, sausage, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, and minced garlic.
  6. Bring to a boil again, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, or until flavors have melded and the soup has thickened slightly.
  7. Stir in the sherry, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Adjust seasonings as needed.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

24g

Carbs

2g