Bean Soup In A Jar (Vegan)

• 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

1. Place the beans in a large canning jar (mixed or layered in colours).
2. Add 4 vegetable bouillon cubes and 1 bay leaf on top.
3. Close and label the jar.
4. Attach a card with the directions for use to the jar.
5. 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.

beans, vegetable bouillon cubes, bay leaf, make soup, garlic, celery, carrot, onion, tomatoes, thyme, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bean-soup-in-a-jar-vegan-424518 (may not work)