TORTELLINI SOUP IN A JAR

Tortellini Soup in a Jar image

Provided by Renee Pottle

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pint Mason jar
⅓ cup red lentils
1 Tbsp dried leeks
1 Tbsp dried bell peppers
1 Tbsp dried carrots
1 bay leaf
1 - 1 ¼ cups dried tortellini
1 Tbsp chicken bouillon or vegan broth powder
1 Tbsp onion powder
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 Tbsp dried parsley
1 tsp Spanish paprika

Steps:

Layer lentils, leeks, peppers, and carrots in Mason jar.
Place bay leaf standing up on one side of the jar.
Pour tortellini into jar, being careful not to overfill.
Add the bouillon, onion powder, pepper, salt, fennel, parsley and paprika to a small zip-top bag.
Seal the bag and place on top of the soup mixture.
Add the following directions: Add all ingredients to a large saucepan with 5 cups of water and 1 (14oz) can of diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until lentils and tortellini are tender. Serve topped with grated cheese or pesto. Optional additions: Add 2 cups of chopped chicken or turkey and ½ cup frozen peas.