Soup in a Jar
This Soup in a Jar recipe is a perfect gift to give during the holidays, for birthdays, or to a friend. And it makes a hearty, healthy, delicious soup!
Servings: 12
Calories: 246kcal
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup beef flavor bouillon
- 1/2 cup dried onion
- 1/2 cup green split peas
- 1/2 cup barley
- 1/2 cup yellow split peas
- 1/2 cup alphabet macaroni
- 1/2 cup lentils
- 3/4 cup tri-colored pasta
When making the soup add:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 cups water
- salt pepper, and any other preferred seasonings to taste
Instructions
To gift in a jar:
- Layer dry ingredients in the order listed in a quart-sized jar.
- Tip: Use a funnel to add the ingredients to the jar. This helps to layer the ingredients evenly.
- Add gift tag with Love Soup directions.
- Decorate with a ribbon or gift bow.
To gift in a bag:
- Mix all dry ingredients together and pour into a resealable plastic bag.
- Add gift tag with Love Soup directions.
- Decorate with a ribbon or gift bow.
To make the soup:
- Brown 1 pound ground beef in a skillet or frying pan.
- Bring 12 cups of water to a boil in a large pot.
- Add all dry ingredients, ground beef, and any preferred seasonings to the boiling water. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until lentils and split peas are soft.
- Leftovers can be frozen.
Notes
Recipe Tips:
When gifting be sure to include the following:- A list the additional necessary ingredients to make the soup.
- A list of included ingredients in the jar for people with allergies.
- The cooking directions.
Nutrition
Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 434mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg