Best Connies Country Soup Recipes

COUNTRY SOUP IN A JAR

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This is another great gift idea. Layered soup in a jar. What a fun, easy way to make someone's day!

Provided by GOJO

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Dry Soup Mix Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

½ cup barley
½ cup dried split peas
½ cup uncooked white rice
½ cup dry lentils
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon lemon pepper
2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
½ cup uncooked alphabet pasta
1 cup uncooked twist macaroni

Steps:

In a wide mouth 1 quart jar, layer the barley, peas, rice and lentils. Then layer around the edges the onion, parsley, salt, lemon pepper, bouillon and the alphabet pasta. Fill the rest of the jar with the twist macaroni.
Seal and attach a gift card. The gift card should read: Add contents of jar to 3 quarts of water, 2 stalks of chopped celery, 2 sliced carrots, 1 cup of shredded cabbage (optional) and 2 cups diced tomatoes. Over medium low heat, cover and simmer about 1 hour, or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.8 calories, Carbohydrate 91.2 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 19.4 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 1897 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

WINTER COUNTRY SOUP

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My soup will warm your family up on the chilliest of winter nights. Featuring smoked sausage, beans and vegetables, it's a satisfying meal all by itself, or a hearty way to start one! -Jeannette Sabo, Lexington Park, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 package (14 ounces) smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
8 shallots, chopped
8 cups chopped fresh kale
3 cups frozen corn (about 15 ounces)
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 cups vegetable broth
3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute sausage with pepper and shallots until browned., Add kale; cook, covered, until kale is wilted, 2-3 minutes. Stir in all remaining ingredients except orzo; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes., Return to a boil. Stir in orzo. Cook until pasta is tender, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 1067mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.