Autumn Blend Soup

==Description==
Makes 6 servings.
===Ingredients===
* 1 cup dried small red beans
* 1/2 cup dried Lentils
* 1/4 cup dried white navy beans
* 1/4 cup split Peas
* 8 cups chicken broth
* 1/3 cup instant minced onions
* 2 teaspoons crushed basil leaves
* 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
* 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
* 1 bay leaf
* 2/3 cup uncooked rice
* Sliced green onion tops for garnish (optional)
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==Directions==
Wash beans and combine with 6 cups water in Dutch oven. Bring to a boil and boil 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 30 minutes. Drain. Return beans to saucepan. Add chicken broth and spices. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes. Add rice and continue simmering for an additional 45 minutes for brown rice, 25 minutes for parboiled rice, or 20 minutes for regular-milled rice, or until beans and rice are tender. Adjust seasonings to taste. Garnish each serving with sliced green onion tops, if desired. 
 
 
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== See also ==
Category:American Soups
Category:Azuki bean Recipes
Category:Basil Recipes
Category:Brown rice Recipes
Category:Chicken stock and broth Recipes
Category:Converted rice Recipes
Category:Garlic powder Recipes
Category:Pea Recipes