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!