Bean Soup In A Jar (Vegan) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

For the Jar
1 lb of dry beans (any variety, I buy a mixed variety at the bulk food store)
4 vegetable bouillon cubes
1 bay leaf
To make soup
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
1 cup onion, diced
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 -3 teaspoon thyme
salt and pepper

Preparation

Place the beans in a large canning jar (mixed or layered in colours).
Add 4 vegetable bouillon cubes and 1 bay leaf on top.
Close and label the jar.
Attach a card with the directions for use to the jar.
Directions for use: Rince beans and discard any debris. In a large saucepot, cover beans with water. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain beans and add 6 cups fresh water. Add vegetable bouillon cubes, minced garlic, bay leaf, celery, carrots, onions and can of tomatoes. Flavour with thyme. Cover and cook for 3 to 4 hours until beans are tender. Remove bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste.