How to Make Country Soup in a Jar - A Step-by-Step Guide

Country Soup in a Jar is a delightful and heartwarming recipe that makes for a perfect gift during the holiday season or any time of year. This homemade soup mix is not only a thoughtful present, but it also serves as a convenient and quick meal for busy days when you need a comforting bowl of soup in a snap.

What makes Country Soup in a Jar so special is that all the dry ingredients for the soup are layered in a glass jar, creating a beautiful and colorful display of the various comp...

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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

Information

  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 1 quart jar

  • 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

    469 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 1897mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 91g
    • Dietary Fiber: 19g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 66mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 735mg