Country Soup in a Jar Recipe - Bush’s Best

Country Soup in a Jar

Recipe By: GOJO   Photo By: Zap
Write a Review | Read Reviews (26)
Six beans, grains and pastas are layered to a pretty effect in a glass jar with seasonings and bouillon granules in this winning idea for a hostess gift.
 
  • Prep: 10 Minutes
  • |
  • Cook: 0 Minutes
  • |
  • Total: 10 Minutes
 
4
 
 
  • 1/2 cup barley
    •
  • 1/2 cup dried split peas
    •
  • 1/2 cup uncooked white 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
    •
 
  1. 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.
  2. Seal and attach a gift card. The gift card should read: 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.
  • Current Tags:
  • Soup
Nutrition Information
 
 
More Reviews (26)
Reviewed By: momofthreekids
This is really good soup. I made it for a few people for Christmas gifts and one friend said it was very delicious and she hadn't added any of the extras just made what was in the jar. I made some tonight and I did not use cabbage I added 4 carrots and 2 stalks of celery, I used chicken bouillon granules and brown rice and a can of diced tomatoes. The only thing I found was I had it on medium low for over an hour and when I tasted it the veggies and everything were still hard so I brouht the soup to a boil on medium high and let it boil for about 10-15 minutes. Everything was perfect but then the noodles were too soft and soggy. It also was a little on the salty side for me so next time I might just use 1 teaspoon of salt instead of 2 and add the noodles towards the end of cooking instead of at the beginning.
Reviewed By: 'Couv John
This is the best - make sure you add this line to the instruction "Add noodles and pasta in the last 10 minutes"
Reviewed By: Erika
I made these for my fiance' family for Christmas and they loved them! I substituted the beef bouillon with veggie bouillon cubes for the vegan in the family, and she loved that too. When I make this for myself (instead of as a gift) I omit the bouillon cubes all together and replace the water with beef broth. Great Recipe!! I love it!!