Love
Soup
This low-fat, heart-warming soup makes a wonderful gift for a Christmas, a
friend under the weather, or just to say thanks! Not only is it a great
source of protein & fiber, it tastes great, too! Decorate the jar with
a fabric lid and/or a bow tied around the neck. Be sure to attach the
cooking instructions to the jar.
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2
cup dry split peas
- 1/3
cup beef bouillon granules
- 1/4
cup pearl barley
- 1/2
cup dry lentils
- 1/4
cup dried onion flakes or onion soup mix
- 2
teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1/3
cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 2 bay
leaves
- 1/2
cup uncooked small tri-colored pasta
DIRECTIONS
- In a 1
1/2 pint jar, layer ingredients in order listed.
Wrap the pasta in plastic wrap, and place in the jar. Seal
tightly. Decorate as
desired.
- Attach
a tag to the jar with the following cooking instructions:
Love
Soup—
ADDITIONAL
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey, black pepper to
taste, garlic to taste, 1 can (14.5oz.) diced tomatoes, un-drained, 1 can
(6 oz.) tomato sauce, and 3 quarts water.
TO
PREPARE SOUP: Remove pasta from top of jar, and set aside. In a large pot
over medium heat, brown beef with pepper and garlic; drain excess fat. Add
diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, and the remaining contents from the
jar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer for 45
minutes. Stir in the pasta, cover, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until
the pasta, peas, lentils and barley are tender. Serve
with bread and a tossed green salad.
Note:
recipe yields 10+ servings
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