1 (16 oz.) pkg. dry black beans
1 (16 oz.) pkg. dry Great Northern beans
1 (16 oz.) pkg. dry red kidney beans
1 (16 oz.) pkg. dry pinto beans
1 (16 oz.) pkg. dry green split peas
Seasoning bags (below)

UP TO 1 MONTH BEFORE USING:

In large bowl, mix beans; spoon into four 4-cup containers, placing about 3 rounded cups in each. Prepare seasoning bags. Place 1 seasoning bag in each container. If giving mix as gifts, include the Confetti Bean Soup recipe (next recipe) with each gift. Makes 4.

SEASONING BAGS:

Cut four 6-inch squares plastic wrap. Onto each square, place: 2 tbsp. dried chopped chives 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. dried savory 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper 1 bay leaf

Gather plastic wrap up to form a pouch; tie with string or, for gifts, tie with ribbon.