*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Spicy Mixed Bean Soup

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Crockpot

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/4  cup           Black beans
     1/4  cup           Kidney beans
     1/4  cup           White beans
     1/4  cup           Garbanzo beans
     1/4  cup           Split green peas
     1/4  cup           Baby lima beans
     1/4  cup           Barley
   2      quarts        Water
   1      large         Onion -- chopped
  20      milliliters   Garlic -- crushed
   1      can           Tomato sause -- 16 oz.
   1      can           Whole tomatoes -- chopped w/
                        Liquid (16 oz)
     1/4  cup           Canned mild green chiles
                        Chopped
     1/4  teaspoon      Chili powder
     1/4  teaspoon      Crushed red pepper flakes

Place all of the beans in a large soup pot with the water. Bring to a boil.
Boil for 2 minutes, remove from the heat, and let rest for 1 hour.
 (Or soak the beans overnight in water to cover and eliminate the previous step.) 
Add the remaining ingredients.  Bring to a boil (in the soaking water of so prepared),
 cover, reduce the heat, and cook until the beans are tender, 3 to 4 hours.

 NOTE:  This soup is wonderful to make in a slow cooker. Add all of the ingredients at once.
  Cook on high for 8 to 10 hours or on low for 20 hours.

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