CURRIED COCONUT LENTIL SOUP IN A JAR FOR GIFTS

Curried Coconut Lentil Soup in a Jar for gifts image

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 Tbsp curry powder
3/4 tsp garlic powder with parsley
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 c onion flakes, dehydrated
2 Tbsp parsley flakes
1 1/2 c red lentils
1/4 c coconut flakes, dried , unsweetened

Steps:

1. FOR THE JAR: Combine curry, ginger, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour into a 1 pint jar with a wide mouth and tight fitting lid.
2. In the same bowl, combine, onion and parsley and mix with 1/2 lentils pour into jar. Mix 1/2 cup lentils and coconut and pour into jar. Top off with remaining 1/2 cup lentils. Pack down after each layer. Seal jar. Cover jar lid as desired and attach a gift tag with instructions with raffia or ribbon.
3. GIFT TAG INSTRUCTIONS: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 jar Curried Coconut Lentil soup mix 48 ounces chicken broth, regular or low- sodium 2 cups water Heat oil in large saucepan over medium hear. Add container of jar, cook and stir for 1 minute or until spices are fragrant. Add broth and water; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered, 20 minutes or until lentils are tender. Garnish with coconut if desired. Makes 4 servings.