Italian Soup Mix In A Jar Food

FRIENDSHIP SOUP MIX IN A JAR

Steps:

• In a 1 1/2 pint jar, layer the split peas, bouillon, barley, lentils, onion flakes, Italian seasoning, rice, and bay leaves. Wrap the pasta in plastic wrap, and place in the jar. Seal tightly.
• Attach a label to the jar with the following instructions: Friendship Soup ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS: 1 pound ground beef, black pepper to taste, garlic powder to taste, 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes - undrained, 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, and 3 quarts water. TO PREPARE SOUP: Remove pasta from top of jar, and set aside. In a large pot over medium heat, brown beef with pepper and garlic; drain excess fat. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water, and soup mix. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer for 45 minutes. Stir in the pasta, cover, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pasta, peas, lentils and barley are tender.

MEAL IN A JAR: ITALIAN BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• Combine the ingredients into a pint jar, leaving the bouillon cube wrapped. Set aside until ready to make the soup.
• When you're ready to make soup pour the water and crushed tomatoes into a medium soup pot. Unwrap the bouillon cube and add that along with the contents of the jar to the soup pot as well. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Allow to cook for 35-40 minutes, or until the barley and mung beans have cooked through. If you need to thin your soup at all, add water 1/2 cup at a time. If you want to add any kale or broccoli go for it a few minutes before the soup is done cooking.
• Serve topped with a bit of cheese and a drizzle of good olive oil.

SOUP MIX IN A JAR

Steps:

• Place the alphabet macaroni in a sealed plastic sandwich bag.
• In a 1 1/2 pint jar, layer the ingredients in the order given.
• Attach the following recipe to the jar.
• Ingredients.
• 1 jar soup mix.
• 1 pound ground beef.
• 2 garlic cloves, minced.
• 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes.
• 3 quarts water.
• Fresh ground black pepper to taste.
• Directions.
• Remove macaroni and set aside.
• In a large pot, brown ground beef with the garlic and drain excess fat.
• Add tomatoes, water and soup mix.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 45 minutes.
• Add macaroni, cover and simmer 15-20 minutes.

PASTA FAGIOLI SOUP MIX

Steps:

• Place pasta in a small resealable plastic bag; place in a 1-qt. glass jar. Layer with beans. Place seasonings in another plastic bag; place in jar. Cover and store in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months. Yield: 1 batch., To prepare soup: Remove seasoning packet from jar. Remove beans; sort and rinse. Set pasta aside., Place beans in a Dutch oven; add 6 cups water. Bring to a boil; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened. Drain and discard liquid., Return beans to the pan. Add contents of seasoning packet and remaining water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour or until beans are tender. Add tomatoes, carrots, celery and salt; cover and simmer 30 minutes longer, stirring occasionally., Stir in pasta. Cover and simmer 5-10 minutes or until pasta and carrots are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf before serving. Garnish with cheese if desired.

ITALIAN STYLE BEAN SOUP MIX

Steps:

• To made the mix: layer the beans in a 1 quart jar with tight-fitting lid.
• Combine the onion, basil, bouillon cubes, parsley, garlic and pepper in a small food storage bag; close bag.
• Place the seasoning bag over the beans, spreading out bag to cover beans; add pasta shells.
• Close jar, cover top of jar with fabric; attach gift tag with raffia or ribbon.
• Attached directions to preparing soup to jar.
• Soup:.
• Remove the pasta and seasoning packet from jar; set aside.
• Place the beans in a large bowl; cover with water and soak for 6 to 8 hours or overnight.
• Drain beans; discarding the water.
• Combine the soaked beans, water, pasta sauce and contents of seasoning packet in Dutch oven.
• Bring to a boil over high heat; cover, reduce heat and simmer 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
• Add the pasta and spinach; cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until pasta is tender.
• Season to taste, serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

ITALIAN SOUP MIX IN A JAR

Steps:

• Layer beans in order listed in a 1-quart wide-mouth jar; set aside.
• Place pasta in a plastic zip-lock bag; gently pack on top of beans; secure lid.
• Place the remaining ingredients in a small plastic zip-lock bag or small jar; pack both jars or jar and zip-lock bag together in a basket; include cooking instructions.
• Cooking instructions: set the spice mixture and pasta aside; pour the beans in a mixing bowl; rinse with water and drain.
• Cover the beans with water; let soak overnight; rinse, drain, and pour into a 5-quart Dutch oven; add in 8 cups water, a 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes, seasonings in jar or bag, 1 cup sliced carrots, 1 cup sliced celery, 1 cup chopped onions.
• Bring to a boil; lower heat, and simmer, covered, for 2 hours.
• Uncover and gently boil until thickened (about 35 minutes).
• Stir in pasta; heat about 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.