Best Rice And Lentil Soup In A Jar Recipes

LAYERED LENTIL SOUP IN A JAR

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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

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

LENTIL AND BROWN RICE SOUP

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Healthful and hearty. A good soup to make a lot of and have as a stand-by in the freezer for a quick, nutritious meal.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories Brown Rice

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

5 cups chicken broth or 5 cups vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups lentils, picked over and rinsed
1 cup brown rice
1 (2 lb) can tomatoes, drained,reserving juice,and chopped
3 carrots, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into ¼ inch pieces
1 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried basil
1/2 teaspoon crumbled oregano
1/4 teaspoon crumbled dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 lb smoked sausage (optional)

Steps:

Combine broth, 3 cups water, lentils, rice, tomatoes with reserved juice, carrots, onion, celery, herbs and sausage and bring to boil (do not add parsley and vinegar).
Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 45-55 minutes, or until lentils and rice are tender.
Stir in parsley and vinegar and season to taste.
Freezer Note: I often make up a double batch of this delicious soup, freezing half the batch, to provide me with a quick, nutritious dinner further on down the line when time is short and you don't want to resort to ordering in. Just defrost in microwave, reheat well and serve

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.7, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 663.4, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 8.2, Protein 13.2