Soup in a Jar


Submitted By: Joyce Craig

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup barley
  • 1/2 cup dried split peas
  • 1/2 cup uncooked rice
  • 1/2 cup dry lentils
  • 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
  • 1/2 cup uncooked alphabet pasta
  • 1 cup uncooked twist macaroni

    • Instructions


    In a wide-mouth, 1-quart jar, layer barley, peas, rice, and lentils. Around the edges, layer onion, parsley, salt, lemon pepper, bouillon, and alphabet pasta. Fill remainder of jar with the macaroni. Seal jar and attach a gift card that reads:
    Add contents of jar to 3 quarts of water, 2 stalks chopped celery, 2 sliced carrots, 1 cup shredded cabbage (optional), and 2 cups diced tomatoes. Cook over medium-low heat, covered, for about 1 hour or until vegetables are tender.