Trailblazer Bean Soup Mix in a Jar

1 cup pinto beans
1 cup black beans
1 cup kidney beans
1 cup yellow split peas
1 cup black-eyed peas
1 cup lentils
1 cup green split peas
1 cup Great Northern beans

Layer ingredients in a LARGE (8 cup) jar.

Attach the following instructions on a gift tag:

Trailblazer Bean Soup

1 jar bean soup mix
7 cups water
1 ham hock
1 garlic clove, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1-2 teaspoons salt
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 carrots, chopped
1 rib celery, chopped

Place all ingredients in a crock pot. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours or until beans are tender. Remove meat from bone and return to soup.

Before serving, add 3 tablespoons lemon juice.

To serve, top soup with sour cream or grated cheese.