This will make about 12 – 15 servings.
1 onion
2 Jalapeno peppers
8 cups vegetable broth
6 oz 15 bean mix (dry)
6 oz split red lentils (dry)
4 oz black eyed peas (dry)
1 large can chopped tomatoes
1 regular can of chick peas (garbanzo beans)
6 cloves of garlic
lemon juice – about 1/4 cup
Plenty of seasoning, chalupa hot sauce, cayenne pepper – to suit your
heat preference!!
Lightly pan fry the onion. Add all the other ingredients. Bring to a
strong boil then simmer for at least two hours before serving – about 4
is probably better if you can. Keep adding broth if it gets too thick. I
have never soaked the dry ingredients before cooking but I imagine if
you do you can reduce the cooking time.
I often mix beef and vegetable broth for a meatier soup. Bacon is a good
addition, as is barley or noodles or really any other available veggies.
You can also make this as a stew in the hot pot – add chicken or pork
and use less stock and more tomato for a thicker base.