Layered Lentil Soup In A Jar Food

RICE AND LENTIL SOUP IN A JAR

Steps:

• Measure the chicken bouillon granules into a 1 pint jar. Top with 1/3 cup of instant rice, red lentils, dried parsley, pepper, poultry seasoning, 1/3 cup of rice and then the green lentils on top. Seal with a lid and ring for gift giving.
• To make the soup, bring the butter and water to a boil in a large pot. Pour in the contents of the jar and add celery and chicken if using. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.

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.

MINESTRONE SOUP GIFT MIX IN A JAR

Steps:

• Directions:.
• In a two-cup jar, layer from bottom in the order given, then seal the jar.
• Include these instructions on your gift tag:.
• In a very large saucepan, combine 8-10 cups of water, a 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes and soup mix.
• Add 2 chopped carrots, and 2-4 chopped potatoes (optional 2 cups chopped cabbage).
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat and cover and simmer for one hour or until peas are tender -- .

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.

BEAN SOUP MIX IN A JAR

Steps:

• In pint size (500 ml) jar, layer beans and peas in order listed above or as you prefer.
• In small bowl, mix remainder of ingredients. Place in a small plastic bag or wrap well in plastic wrap to keep separate from beans and peas.
• Place spice pack on top of beans and peas. Seal jar.
• Decorate, label and include Cooking Directions.
• Cooking Instructions
• Also Needed:14 oz can diced tomatoes
• Remove spice pack.
• Rinse remainder of ingredients well, then drain.
• Place bean mix in pot and add 6 cups water and bring to boil. Boil for 10 minutes to remove any toxins from beans.
• Remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour. Drain, rinse, drain.
• Return to pot, add 7 cups water, 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) diced tomatoes, spice mix and bay leaf.
• Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 to 11/2 hours.
• Adjust seasoning to taste, remove bay leaf and garnish with fresh parsley.
• Makes 9 cups.