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Beans
Flavor Packet
Beans
Flavor Packet
Mexican Bean Soup
Rinse and pick over beans. Put into a 4 to 5 quart heavy pot with 4 cups water. Bring to a boil, cover and remove from heat. Let sit 1 hour.
Drain beans and return to pot. Add 8 cups water and contents of flavor packet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour or until beans are firm-tender (time will vary depending on age of beans). Stir in rice and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Uncover, stir in pasta and 1/2 cup water. Simmer for 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.
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