Additions:

Cooking Directions:

• Beans are harvested in their natural state and even with the most careful processing, foreign substrances such as small stones may appear. Examine beans closely prior to preparation.
• Rinse beans thoroughly in cold water.
• Quick soak method: put beans in large pot, adding enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, cooking for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let sit for 1 hour.
• Overnight soak method: in a bowl, cover beans with water and soak overnight.
• Drain and rinse beans.

• To soup pot, add beans and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
• While beans are cooking, saute onion in olive oil until translucent.
• After beans have simmered 45 minutes, add contents of seasoning packet and soup package to beans. Add onions and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer an additional 15 minutes. 
• Sprinkle servings with parmesan cheese.
• Hint: for spicier soup, use a can or diced tomatoes with green chilies.

Ingredients:

Nutrition Facts Serving Size: About 1 Cup (46g mix) Serving Per Container: About 7 Amount per Serving Calories 150    Calories from Fat 5 % Daily Value* Total Fat 1g 1%    Saturated Fat 0mg 0%    Trans Fat 0mg Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 830mg 34% Total Carb. 29g 10%    Dietary Fiber 8g 32%    Sugars 3g Protein 8g Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 10% Calcium 8% Iron 15% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.