Arizona - State flower: Saguaro cactus flower

1. Lamb Stuffed Sweet Red Pepper
2. Pinon Nut and Mint Soup
3. Cactus Salad
4. Navajo Fry Bread
5. Lime Chiffon Pie

Pinon Nut and Mint Soup - 6 to 8 servings

2 10-½ oz cans beef consomme
3 Cups water
½ Cup raw pinon nuts
2 (1 lb, 4 oz) cans chick peas, drained and rinsed.
Leaves of 2 stalks fresh mint, washed

Place consomme, water and pinon nuts in a large saucepan and bring to boil.
Reduce heat, add chick peas and simmer 15 minutes.
Turn hear off, add mint leaves and let steep about a minute. Serve at once, seasoning each helping with fresh ground black pepper.

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