Create a gift tag with these instructions on it: 1 jar Country Six-Bean Soup Mix; 4 to 5 C water; 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes with Italian seasoning; 8 oz smoked sausage links, sliced or 2 smoked ham hocks; Hot pepper sauce or red wine vinegar

1. Remove seasoning packet and bay leaves from jar. 2. Place beans in large bowl; cover with water. Soak 6 to 8 hours or overnight. Drain beans; discard water.

2. Combine soaked beans, water, tomatoes, sausage, contents of seasoning packet and bay leaves into Dutch oven. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover; reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender. Season to taste with hot pepper sauce, if desired. Note: For thicker consistency, mash beans slightly with potato masher.

You might need to buy:
  • dried minced garlic
  • beef bouillon granules
  • dried parsley flakes
  • dried minced onion
  • Bay leaves
  • Dried Great Northern Beans
  • Dried Kidney Beans
  • Dried Baby Lima Beans
  • Dried Pinto Beans
  • Dried Navy Beans
  • Dried Red Beans
  • dried thyme leaves
  • dried oregano leaves
  • black pepper
  • red pepper flakes
  • glass jar w/lid