Ingredients

• Bean and vegetable mixture and Spice Packet
• ¾ lb. Italian sausage (broken into small pieces) – optional
• 1 -14 ½ oz. can tomatoes
• 3 quarts of water
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 4 oz. Pasta Shells – optional

Directions

In a large pot, sauté onions in olive oil until tender. Add sausage and brown. Add water, bean and vegetable mixture, spice packet and tomatoes. Bring to rapid boil for two minutes. Reduce heat cover and cook 2 hours or until beans are tender. Add pasta and salt to taste. Simmer 15 minutes or until pasta is soft. Add water if needed. Garnish with parmesan cheese. Makes about 12 – 1 cup servings. Can be served meatless, or without pasta.

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Directions

Place pea soup mix, contents of spice packet, and 10 cups water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, simmer, partially covered for about 1 hour, or until desired consistency is achieved. May add more water if necessary.

Easy Crockpot Directions

Add additional cup water to soup mix. Set on low, cook 6-8 hours until done. May add more water if necessary.

Serving Suggestions

Add approximately ½ pound cooked/diced ham, sausage, or bacon. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until tender.

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Ingredients

• Bean and vegetable mixture and Spice Packet
• ¾ lb. Italian sausage (broken into small pieces) – optional
• 1 -14 ½ oz. can tomatoes
• 3 quarts of water
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 4 oz. Pasta Shells – optional

Directions

In a large pot, sauté onions in olive oil until tender. Add spice packet, tomatoes (including juice) cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add water, vinegar, bean and vegetable mixture. Simmer 2 hours or until beans are tender. Add more water if needed. Salt to taste. Makes about 8 – 1 cup servings.

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream and a twist of lime. Serve cold as a bean dip. Chill until firm, add grated cheddar cheese and green onion.

Easy Crockpot Directions

Add additional cup water to soup mix. Set on low, cook 6-8 hours until done. May add more water if necessary.

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Ingredients

• Bean and vegetable mixture and Spice Packet
• 1 lb. chopped, boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 1 -14 ½ oz. can tomatoes
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• ¼ cup olive oil
• Worcestershire sauce – to taste
• 2 quarts of water

Directions

In a large pot, sauté onions and chicken in olive oil. Add water, bean and vegetable mixture, spice packet, stewed tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat cover and simmer 1 hour or until beans are tender. Add more water if needed.

Serving Suggestions

More and larger pieces of chicken can be added to recipe. Can be served meatless.

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Directions

Place split pea soup mix, contents of spice packet, and 10 cups water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, simmer, partially covered for about 1 hour, or until desired consistency is achieved.

Serving Suggestions

Add approximately ½ pound cooked/diced ham, sausage, or bacon.

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Ingredients

• Bean and vegetable mixture and Spice Packet
• ¾ lb. Italian sausage (broken into small pieces) – optional
• 1 -8 oz. can tomato sauce
• 2 ½ quarts of water
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic or more
• ¼ cup olive oil

Directions

In a large pot, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until tender. Add water, bean and vegetable mixture, spice packet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, partially cover and cook until beans are tender. Salt to taste. Add tomato sauce, cook for 30 minutes. Add pasta, partially cover and cook until pasta is tender, about 15 minutes. Add more water if needed. Makes about 8 – 1cup servings.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and pass the parmesan cheese.

Easy Crockpot Directions

Add additional cup water to soup mix. Set on low, cook 6-8 hours until done. May add more water if necessary.

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Directions

In a 6 quart saucepan, bring 3 quarts water to a full rolling boil. Add soup mix and contents of spice packet. Stir to dissolve spice packet, reduce heat, cover and continue to cook at slow rolling boil for approximately 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Salt to taste half way through cooking time. More water can be added if needed.

Serving Suggestions

Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil with or without approximately ½ lb. crumbled medium Italian sausage. Cook until onion is soft then proceed with the above directions.

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Ingredients

• 1 Package Soup Mix
• 1 – 14.5 oz can stewed tomatoes
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 large onion or 4 leeks, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups vegetables (your choice), chopped
• 7 cups water

Directions

In a large saucepan, sauté onion, garlic and vegetables in olive oil until tender. Add beans, spice packet and stewed tomatoes. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, add salt and pepper to taste and simmer covered for approximately 30 minutes or until tender. Makes about 12-1 cup servings. May add more water if necessary.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and pass the parmesan cheese.

Easy Crockpot Directions

Add additional cup water to soup mix. Set on low, cook 6-8 hours until done. May add more water if necessary.

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Directions

Bring 10 cups of water and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil. Add mix and contents of spice packet. Bring back to a boil, cover and cook over medium heat for 30-40 minutes, or until tender. Drain and chill. Add chopped raw vegetables of your choice (e.g. tomatoes, celery, parsley, zucchini slices, or bell peppers). We suggest a dressing of olive oil and lemon juice. Balsamic vinegar, wine vinegar or lime juice may be used in place of the lemon juice. Season to taste.

Serving Suggestions

Serve on lettuce leaves. Garnish with parsley and/or chives.

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