Bean Bag Vegetable Soup

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I was given the recipe for this wonderful soup, along with a bag of bean mix (red kidney beans, romano beans, navy beans, green and red lentils, split green and yellow peas and pearl barley) by a very dear friend many years ago for christmas! I have since made it many times. While not exactly a soup for summer, i have made it on occasion when i didn't know what else to cook. I eat soup all year round!!

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Steps

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Rinse the bean mix , cover generously with cold water , and let soak for 8 hours or overnight.

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Drain.

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In a large saucepan , combine the bean mixture with 6 cups water.

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Bring to a boil , reduce the heat , cover and simmer for 1-1 / 2 hours or until tender.

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Add the onions , carrots , sausage , tomatoes , chili powder and cloves.

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Bring to a boil , reduce heat and simmer , uncovered , for 30 minutes or until the flavours are well blended.

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Stir in the sherry , lemon juice , salt and pepper.

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Ingredients

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10 bean soup mix, water, onion, carrots, hot italian sausages, diced tomatoes, chili powder, ground cloves, dry sherry, lemon juice, salt and pepper