LAYERED LENTIL SOUP IN A JAR

Layered Lentil Soup in a Jar image

Here's a simple food gift idea that is sure to bring warmth to the recipient. You'll enjoy a bowlful on a cold day too! Make it your way with the quick and easy variation below.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pint glass jar with lid
1 cup dried red lentils, sorted
2 tablespoons julienne-cut smoked sun-dried tomatoes (from 3-oz package)
2 tablespoons cooked real bacon pieces or bits (from 3-oz jar)
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup dried brown lentils, sorted
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups)
1 cup water
3/4 cup sliced carrots, if desired

Steps:

In glass jar, place 1/2 cup of the red lentils; top with sun-dried tomatoes and bacon pieces. Place bay leaf, stem side down, against side of jar. Layer brown lentils over bacon; top with dried minced onion, parsley flakes, basil and remaining 1/2 cup red lentils. Cover; refrigerate until ready to make soup or up to 2 weeks.
In 2-quart saucepan, place contents of jar. Stir in broth, water and carrots. Heat to boiling over medium heat; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 30 to 35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 12 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 1/2 Cups), Sodium 960 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g