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CLASSIC CALICO SOUP

by Frank Raasch

Calico bean soup is a comforting, colorful soup for winter, packing serious nutrition and flavor into a simple-to-prepare recipe. This vegetarian version utilizes our convenient, all-in-one Calico Bean Soup Mix, which features a collection of beans, lentils, peas, and pearled barley.

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 85 min
Total time: 95 min

INGREDIENTS

Makes 8 to 10 servings

  • 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil

  • 2 Medium Carrots, peeled and chopped

  • 1 Large Yellow Onion, chopped

  • 3 Celery Ribs, coarsely chopped

  • 4 Cloves Garlic, chopped

  • 12 Ounces Calico Bean Blend, thoroughly rinsed

  • 8 Cups Vegetable Broth

  • 3 Fresh Sage Leaves

  • 2 Bay Leaves

  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Thyme, chopped

  • 1 Medium Zucchini, chopped

  • 1 Cup Tomato Purée

  • Kosher Sea Salt Flakes

  • Fine Ground Black Pepper

  

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat oil in large pot, add carrots, onion, celery and garlic and cook until softened.

  2. Add Calico Soup Blend to pot, along with broth, sage, bay leaves and thyme. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours, adding more water if necessary to keep ingredients covered.

  3. When beans are almost done, add tomato purée and zucchini. Cook 10 more minutes. Season to taste with salt, about 1-1/2 teaspoons, and black pepper.
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