Instructions: In a 3-quart saucepan combine beans from bean mix and 7 cups water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 1 hour. (Or, soak overnight in a covered pan.) Drain and rinse beans.

To beans, add 6 cups fresh water and seasonings from bean mix. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Add 1/2 tsp seasoned salt. Stir in 1/4 tsp Kitchen Bouquet if desired. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer for 30 minutes more or until beans are tender. Remove from heat.

Place about 2 cups bean mixture in a blender coontainer. Cover; blend until smooth. Return blended mixture to saucepan; heat through.

Makes 6 to
8 servings.

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