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Soup Mix in a Jar

Recipe #105198 | 10 min | 10 min prep | 1 jar (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Lorac

I made this for Xmas gifts last year and everyone raved about this soup. While similar to other recipes it has additional ingredients in the mix and in the preparation. I had space left in the jars I was using so I added baggies with Goldfish crackers and directed that they be removed with the macaroni.

Posted on: Dec 1, 2004

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup beef bouillon granules
  • 1/2 cup dried split peas
  • 1/4 cup pearl barley
  • 1/2 cup dry lentils
  • 1/4 cup dried onion flakes
  • teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 2 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup uncooked alphabet pasta
  • Preparation Ingredients

    Directions

    1. 1
      Place the alphabet macaroni in a sealed plastic sandwich bag.
    2. 2
      In a 1 1/2 pint jar, layer the ingredients in the order given.
    3. 3
      Attach the following recipe to the jar.
    4. 4
      Ingredients.
    5. 5
      1 jar soup mix.
    6. 6
      1 pound ground beef.
    7. 7
      2 garlic cloves, minced.
    8. 8
      1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes.
    9. 9
      3 quarts water.
    10. 10
      Fresh ground black pepper to taste.
    11. 11
      Directions.
    12. 12
      Remove macaroni and set aside.
    13. 13
      In a large pot, brown ground beef with the garlic and drain excess fat.
    14. 14
      Add tomatoes, water and soup mix.
    15. 15
      Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 45 minutes.
    16. 16
      Add macaroni, cover and simmer 15-20 minutes.

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    Featured Reviews for This Recipe

    From: Jetje

    On Feb 29, 2008

    Very convenient idea that we will definitely implement for other soups. I added bay leaves & maggi to try to improve it, just not a hit.. (Sorry.)

    0 people found this review helpful

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  • From: Goji Girl

    On Jan 4, 2008

    This was wonderful! We had it last night (and again for lunch today) and just loved it. My husband says "A+". My 2yo had half her bowl eaten before I had even started! Definitely recommend! The only changes I made was to increase some of the ingredients - 3/4 c lentils, 1 c pasta, 1 qt stewed tomatoes. This just made the soup thicker, and filled the quart jar a little better. Thank you so much for this recipe - I am going to be packing several jars to have on hand for hectic days. I am also going to pack some 1/2 batch jars to give to grandparents - still plenty for at least 2 meals, but not so much to overwhelm them. As a side note - make sure to use an extremely large pot - I'd recommend a stock pot. My 5qt dutch oven was full to the brim, so I had to transfer to a stock pot. Save the dishes and start bigger than you think you need! This make a hearty meal for 6-8 adults.

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    From: Missy Wombat

    On Dec 5, 2005

    The mix fills a 500 ml jar if you leave the pasta separate. A 750 ml jar is just a bit too big. I used a little less boullion granules because 1 tsp is usually needed for 2 cups liquid. since I am vegetarian I also used the vegetarian versions of everything. I actually made this soup tonight and it smells and tastes fantastic. Instead of ground beef/mince I used TVP which I threw in with a little oil and the garlic. One of the better soups I have come across on Zaar so don't hesitate to give this one as a gift!

    8 people found this review helpful

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  • From: LoriH

    On Mar 5, 2005

    I wasn't expecting this soup to be as good with all the dry ingredients but it was really good! Very flavorful and tasty. Super easy to make. Thank you!

    4 people found this review helpful

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 jar 4704g

    Recipe makes 1 jar)

    Calories 2633
    Calories from Fat 664 (25%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 73.8g 113%
    Saturated Fat 27.7g 138%
    Monounsaturated Fat 30.8g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g
    Trans Fat 4.2g
    Cholesterol 308mg 102%
    Sodium 2567mg 106%
    Potassium 5810mg 166%
    Total Carbohydrate 334.4g 111%
    Dietary Fiber 77.7g 310%
    Sugars 46.4g
    Protein 160.2g 320%
    Vitamin A 1547mcg 30%
    Vitamin B6 3.9mg 192%
    Vitamin B12 9.9mcg 164%
    Vitamin C 135mg 226%
    Vitamin E 2mcg 9%
    Calcium 538mg 53%
    Iron 32mg 179%

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