Calico bean soup is a comforting, colorful soup for winter, packing serious nutrition and flavor into a simple-to-prepare recipe. This vegetarian version utilizes our convenient, all-in-one Calico Bean Soup Mix, which features a collection of beans, lentils, peas, and pearled barley.
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 85 min
Total time: 95 min

Ingredients
Makes 8 to 10 servings
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3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
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2 Medium Carrots, peeled and chopped
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1 Large Yellow Onion, chopped
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3 Celery Ribs, coarsely chopped
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4 Cloves Garlic, chopped
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12 Ounces Calico Bean Blend , thoroughly rinsed
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8 Cups Vegetable Broth
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3 Fresh Sage Leaves
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1 Tablespoon Fresh Thyme, chopped
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1 Medium Zucchini, chopped
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1 Cup Tomato Purée
Directions
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Heat oil in large pot, add carrots, onion, celery and garlic and cook until softened.
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Add Calico Soup Blend to pot, along with broth, sage, bay leaves and thyme. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours, adding more water if necessary to keep ingredients covered.
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When beans are almost done, add tomato purée and zucchini. Cook 10 more minutes. Season to taste with salt, about 1-1/2 teaspoons, and black pepper.