Best Friendship Soup Mix In A Jar Recipes

FRIENDSHIP SOUP MIX

Friendship Soup Mix image

"I layer this pretty, delicious soup mix in glass jars to give as gifts," relates Wendy Taylor of Mason City, Iowa.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 servings (4 quarts) per batch.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup dried green split peas
1/3 cup beef bouillon granules
1/4 cup medium pearl barley
1/2 cup dried lentils
1/4 cup dried minced onion
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup uncooked alphabet pasta or other small pasta
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1 pound ground beef (90% lean)
3 quarts water
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

Steps:

In a 1-1/2-pint jar, layer the first seven ingredients in the order listed. Wrap pasta in a small sheet of plastic wrap; add to jar. Seal tightly. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months., To prepare soup: Remove pasta from jar and set aside. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the beef until no longer pink; drain. Add the water, tomatoes and soup mix; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Stir in the reserved pasta; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the pasta, peas, barley and lentils are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FRIENDSHIP SOUP MIX GIFT IN A JAR RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Friendship Soup Mix Gift in a Jar Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by WhystleStop

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup dry split peas
1/4 cup pearl barley
1/2 cup brown rice
1/2 cup lentils
1/4 cup dehydrated onion, minced
4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup whole wheat small pasta
1-quart Mason jar with lid
6-inch circle of a Christmas print or fun print cotton material
several cotton balls to create a soft rounded lid
2 small clear cellophane bags or zippered plastic bags for the seasoning and the pasta
A blank recipe card or sheet of paper to include the directions to prepare the soup
Red or green curling ribbon

Steps:

Combine the dehydrated onion, Italian seasoning and salt in one of the small plastic bags. Tie closed with a piece of the ribbon. Place the pasta in the other plastic bag and tie it closed also. Place both of the bags in the jar. Place sealing lid on top of jar. Place several cotton balls on top of lid and cover with fabric circle right side. Position outer ring over fabric and twist to secure attractively. Directions to enclose with the gift: Type or hand write the following directions to include with the soup mix: Cook 1 pound of lean ground beef in a large pot. While meat is cooking remove the seasoning and pasta bags from the jar. Pour the remaining contents of jar in a colander, wash thoroughly and drain. When meat is cooked, drain the liquid but leave meat in pot. Add 3 quarts of water, 6 cups diced canned or fresh tomatoes and the seasoning mix to the pot. Cover and simmer for one hour. Add pasta, and simmer another 15 minutes. This recipe makes 8 servings. Each serving contains approximately 201 calories and 4 grams of fat. Another recommendation is to consume at least half of all grains as whole grains and to increase whole grain intake by replacing refined grains with whole grains. This Friendship Soup Gift encourages these recommendations. It includes split peas and lentils, which are plant-based proteins. Brown rice and whole wheat pasta are whole grains. Pearl barley is a grain but the bran has been removed.