Spread a little love with this homemade love soup mix in a jar recipe. Packed with hearty ingredients and warm flavors, this soup mix makes for a thoughtful and delicious gift. It's also a convenient option for busy weeknights when you need a quick and comforting meal. Simply layer the ingredients in a jar, attach a heartfelt note, and you're good to go!
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried split peas
- 1 cup dried small pasta
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 1 cup dried barley
- 1/2 cup dried minced onion
- 1/2 cup dried celery flakes
- 1/2 cup dried carrot flakes
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
Directions
- Layer the ingredients in a clean quart-sized jar in the order listed.
- Attach a label with the instructions for cooking the soup.
- To cook the soup, rinse the contents of the jar in a colander.
- In a large pot, combine the soup mix with 8 cups of water.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 1-2 hours, or until the vegetables and grains are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Soup mixes in jars have become popular gifts for holidays and special occasions.
This love soup mix can be customized by adding additional herbs and spices to suit your taste.
You can also add cooked meat or vegetables to the soup for extra flavor and texture.