welcome Stephjom glad for you to have with us
here a few I have that I have tweaked they work every well
Country Soup in a Jar
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
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 the jar.
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Country Soup
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.
Dried Bean Soup
1/2 cup of each of the following:
kidney beans
split yellow peas
black beans
red lentils
small red beans
split green peas
Seasoning Mix :
1 tablespoon dried sweet pepper flakes
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
4 tablespoons brown sugar
For dried bean mix, layer each type of bean in a clear 24-oz jar. For seasoning mix, combine ingredients. Store in a re-sealable plastic bag. Attach to jar and give with recipe for Seasoned Bean Soup. Yield: about 3 cups dried bean mix and 1/4 cup seasoning mix.
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SEASONED BEAN SOUP
Dried Bean Mix ( 3 cups)
2 cans ( 14-1/2 ounces each ) stewed tomatoes
Seasoning Mix ( 1/4 cup )
1 teaspoon liquid smoke ( optional )
Rinse beans and place in large Dutch oven or stock pot. Pour 4 cups boiling water over beans; cover and let soak overnight. Drain beans and return to stock pot. Add 6 cups water, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 1 to 1/2 hours or until beans are almost tender. Add tomatoes and seasoning mix. Stirring occasionally, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Uncover beans and continue to simmer about 1 hour longer or until beans are tender and soup thickens. Serve warm. makes : about 10 cups soup.
Friendship Soup Mix
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 minced onion
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup alphabet macaroni or other small macaroni (can be put in a plastic sandwhich bag to make it easier for the recipent to get out of the jar)
Layer in a 1 1/2 pint jar the ingredients above in given order. Seal in an airtight container or jar.
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Friendship Soup
1 pound ground beef, 3 quarts water, 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained. To prepare Soup: Carefully remove macaroni from top of jar and set aside. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown beef, drain. Add the water, tomatoes and soup mix; bring to a boil; Reduce heat; Cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Add reserved macaroni; cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until macaroni, peas, lentils and barley are tender. makes 16 servings (4 quarts).
Love Soup Recipe
1 box of Lipton Onion Soup (use both packets)
1/2 cup split dried peas
1/2 cup Alphabet Macaroni
1/2 cup shell macaroni
1/2 cup colored macaroni
1/4 cup lentils
Layer the above ingredients in a 1 quart mason jar and attach the "love note."
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Love Soup
When you feel you are too busy
and a meal you need to fix, Get out a kettle, 7 cups of water, 1/2 pound of hamburger and this mix. Let it cook and simmer slowly while you have your things to do, and when you sit to eat it, Remember, We love you!
Onion Soup Mix
3 onion bouillon cubes, crushed
1 beef bouillon cube, crushed
2 tsp. cornstarch
1/3 cup instant onion flakes
2 dashes pepper
Put all ingredients in a small sandwich bag. Seal well and store in cool, dry place. Attach to Jar or Sealed Bag or Container:
Onion Soup:
Empty package into a pot and gradually stir in 4 cups cold water and 1 Tbsp. butter. Bring to boil, reduce heat and cover. Simmer 20 minutes. Ladle soup into oven proof bowls, sprinkle with croutons or toasted bread. Then add one slice pravalone cheese. Briefly put bowls under a broiler to melt cheese. Serve. Makes 4 1-cup servings.
Onion Dip: Mix one package onion soup mix with 2 cups sour cream. Chill before serving. Keep in a cool place.
Potato Soup Mix
1-3/4 cups instant mashed potatoes
1-1/2 cups dry milk
2 Tb. instant chicken bullion
2 tsp. dried minced onion
1 tsp. dried parsley
1/4 tsp. ground white pepper
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/8 tsp. turmeric
1-1/2 tsp. seasoning salt
Combine all ingredients. in a bowl and mix. Makes 6 servings. Place in 1 quart canning jars to store.
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Potato Soup
Instructions to attach to jar: To serve: place 1/2 cup mix in soup bowl and add 1 cup boiling water. Stir until smooth.
Soup Mix in a Jar
1/3 cup beef bouillon granules
1/4 cup dehydrated onion flakes
1/2 cup split peas
1/2 cup ABC, small shell, or ring macaroni (any small shape pasta will do)
1/4 cup barely
1/2 cup lentils
1/3 cup non-instant white rice
tricolor spiral pasta
Be sure to use a wide-mouth, 1 quart canning jar. Layer ingredients in the order given: bouillon, onion flakes, split peas, small shape pasta, barley, lentils, rice, and enough tricolor spiral pasta to fill jar.
Attach Tag with Cooking Instructions:
Soup Mix
In large kettle, brown 1 pound ground beef or stew beef cut into bite-size pieces in a little olive oil. Remove tricolor pasta from top of jar and reserve. Add the rest of the jar contents to the kettle with 12 cups water. Let come to a boil and simmer 45 minutes. Add tricolor pasta and simmer 15 minutes more. Serve with your favorite bread or rolls and a tossed salad. Enjoy!
Tortilla Soup Mix In A Jar
1 cup converted long grain rice
2 1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips
1 5 oz. can chicken
Seasonings
2 t. chicken bouillon granules
2 t. lemonade powder with sugar
1 t. lemon pepper
1 t. dried cilantro leaves
1/2 t. garlic powder
1/2 t. ground cumin
1/2 t. salt
1/4 cup dried minced onions
Mix the seasonings and place in a thin zipper sandwich bag. Use a quart jar. Place ingredients in jar in this order: Place rice in jar first. Place seasoning packet into jar next. Gently flatten bag so it is visible from all sides of jar. Fill jar with tortilla chips. Put lid on jar. Attach can of chicken to top of jar. Decorate jar.
Attach to jar.
Tortilla Soup
Carefully empty tortilla chips from jar into a dish. Set aside. Remove seasoning packet. Set aside Place rice in large pan. Add 10 cups water and 1 (10 oz.) can diced tomatoes and green chilies and seasonings from packet. Bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add tortilla chips. Cover and simmer 5 more minutes. Serve immediately.
Makes 12 cups soup.
Turkey Noodle Soup Mix
(Great way to use left over turkey!)
1 cup uncooked fine egg noodles
1/2 Tablespoon chicken-flavored bouillon
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon drried whole thyme
1/8 teaspoon celery seeds
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 bay leaf
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Store in airtight container (zip-loc bag - can decorate or small container, jar.)
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Turkey Noodle Soup
1 package Turkey Noodle Soup Mix
8 cups water
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1/4 cup minced onion
3 cups cooked diced turkey
Combine the turkey noodle soup mix and the water in a large stockpot. Add the carrots, celery, and onions and bring to a boil. Cover the soup and reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes. Discard the bay leaf. Stir in the turkey and simmer an additional 5 minutes
