Bean Soup Mix

==Description==
Makes 4 soup mixes of 6 servings. 
==Ingredients==
* 2 cups instant minced onions, divided
* 6 cups dried small red beans, divided
* 2⅔ cups dried lentils, divided
* 1⅓ cups dried white navy beans, divided
* 1⅓ cups dried yellow split peas, divided
* 4 cups uncooked brown rice, divided
* ¼ cup dried crushed basil leaves, divided
* 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
* 2 teaspoons cumin powder, divided
* 2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
* 1 teaspoon ground ginger, divided
* 4 bay leaves 
==Directions==
=== Soup mix ===
# Toast minced onion in non-stick skillet, stirring constantly, over medium-low heat until light brown.
# Remove onion from skillet; cool.
# In each of 4 one-quart jars, layer the following: ½ cup red beans, ⅓ cup lentils, ⅓ cup split peas, ½ cup red beans, ⅓ cup lentils, ⅓ cup navy beans, and ½ cup red beans.
# In each of 4 zip-top plastic bags, place the following: ½ cup toasted onion, 1 tablespoon basil, 1 teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon cumin powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, and 1 bay leaf.
# Place 1 spice-filled plastic bag in each jar, on top of red beans.
# Place 1 cup rice in each of 4 zip-top plastic bags and place in jars, on top of spices. Cover with jar lids. 
=== Soup ===
# Remove rice and spices from jar.
# Wash beans and combine with 9 cups water in Dutch oven.
# Bring to a boil; cook 5 minutes.
# Remove from heat; let stand 30 minutes. Drain.
# Return beans to saucepan and add rice, 12 cups chicken broth, and spices. Bring to a boil.
# Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour or until beans and rice are tender.
# Garnish each serving with sliced green onions, if desired. 
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