2 cups dried yellow split peas
2 cups green dried split peas
2 cups dried lima beans
2 cups dried pinto beans
2 cups dried great northern beans
1 cup instant minced onions
1-1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. dried marjoram leaves
1-1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Combine all beans in a large jar with screw top lid. Place onions and remaining ingredients in a small plastic bag and place on top of beans in jar. Seal jar and store in cool dry place. Makes enough for 6 batches of soup.

To use mix:

8 cups water
1/6 Hearty Bean Soup mix
3 tablespoons seasoning mix
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
12 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 ham bone

Combine water and bean soup mix in large stockpot. Bring to a boil over high heat and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour.

Add remaining ingredients to soup. Heat to boiling. Then cover pan, reduce heat to low, and simmer soup for 2 hours or until beans are tender. Skim fat and remove ham bone. Remove meat from bone and return to soup. Heat until hot and serve. 6 servings