In the realm of comfort food, hearty soup mixes reign supreme. These culinary delights warm the soul and nourish the body with their rich flavors and wholesome ingredients. Whether you're seeking a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty dish to battle the winter chill, hearty soup mixes offer a convenient and delicious solution. Discover the art of creating a satisfying and nutritious soup with this comprehensive guide. From selecting the right ingredients to mastering the cooking techniques, we'll guide you through every step of the process. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
HEARTY PASTA SOUP MIX
Warm up loved ones on frosty winter nights with a gift of this hearty, stick-to-the-ribs soup mix. Packed in pretty glass jars, it looks just as good as it tastes! Be sure to include preparation instructions and a list of additional ingredients needed with your gift card. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h30m
Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a half-pint glass container, layer the first 7 ingredients in the order listed; seal tightly. Place the pasta in a 1-pint resealable jar; seal. Yield: 1 batch (3 cups). , To prepare soup: Place water in a Dutch oven; stir in soup mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Add chicken, tomatoes and pasta. Cover and simmer until pasta, peas and lentils are tender, 15-20 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 613mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
HEARTY WINTER SOUP MIX IN A JAR
This recipe takes a little longer to cook but it is well worth it. A great cold winter treat. You can change the type of beans that you use if you want to.
Provided by TROUBLE4U2
Categories Winter
Time 1h24m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Note: Be sure to sort through all beans and discard unusable ones.
- DO NOT USE INSTANT RICE.
- **NOTE: For jar gifts: layer beans in the jar then put the plastic bags with the rice and spices on top of them.
- OR.
- **In a small plastic bag, mix red beans, lentils, split peas and navy beans, In another small plastic bag, mix bouillon granules, minced onion, basil leaves, pepper, cumin, garlic powder, ginger and bay leaf.
- In a third small plastic bag, place rice.
- Attach this to the Jar:.
- Hearty Winter Soup Preparation.
- To prepare, wash beans and place in a 3-quart saucepan with 6 cups water.
- Bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Let stand 30 minutes.
- Drain beans and return to pan.
- Ham can be added for those meat eaters.
- Add package of seasonings with 8 cups water.
- Bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes.
- Add rice and continue simmering until beans and rice are tender: brown rice, 45 minutes; parboiled rice, 25 minutes; long-grain rice, 20 minutes.
HEARTY SOUP MIX
A great gift idea, include the recipe on a cute tag for your friends. Low cost when you average out the price of ingredients and how much it makes!!!!
Provided by CookbookCarrie
Categories Brown Rice
Time 2h20m
Yield 12 1/2 Cups of Mix
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a large airtight container.
- Stir to evenly distribute ingredients.
- Label as Hearty Soup Mix.
- Store in a cool, dry place and use within 6 months.
- Shake well before using.
- Makes about 12 1/2 cups of mix.
- Hearty Soup Stock: Put 6 cups of water and 1 1/3 cups of mix in a large kettle or Dutch oven.
- Add 1 1/2 T salt.
- Bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Add 2 carrots, sliced, 1 or 2 stalks celery, chopped, 1 1/2 cups cabbage, shredded, 2 (15 oz) cans of tomato sauce, 1 (24 oz) can vegetable juice cocktail, and if desired 1 lb lean cooked ground beef or leftover cooked beef.
- Simmer 20 more minutes, until vegetables are cooked.
HEARTY BEAN SOUP MIX
I love this type of thing on my pantry shelf. I can have it anytime. Of course, it is great for gift giving also.
Provided by Susan Cutler
Categories Bean Soups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Directions: In a standard Mason jar, layer the bouillon, split peas, pearled barley, lentils, kidney beans, onion flakes, Italian seasoning, rice, bay leaves and pasta. Seal tightly.
- 2. To give as a gift, attach a small card with the following instructions... TO MAKE THE SOUP~~ INGREDIENTS: 1 pound ground beef or chuck roast, cubed 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 (14.5 ounce) can tomato sauce 2 1/2 quarts water 1 batch dry soup mix
- 3. Directions: Pat dry the ground beef or chopped chuck roast, then coat with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water and soup mix. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, or until the pasta, peas, lentils, beans and barley are tender.
HEARTY SOUP MIX
Would you like to taste the best ever Hearty Dry Soup Mix? A good way to use up vegetable is to make some amazing Hearty Dry Soup Mix. This is great for gifts also..
Provided by NIKKI SMITH
Categories Other Appetizers
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Basic Recipe: In a large soup pot combine 3/4 cup Hearty Dry Soup Mix (well rinsed), 6 cups water or vegetable stock, and 4 to 5 cups assorted chopped or shredded vegetables. (Saute vegetables in vegetable oil or butter first, if desired.) Season to taste with tamari or soy sauce, salt, pepper, garlic salt, herbs or your favorite seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for about 1 1/2 hours.
Tips:
- To save time, use a food processor to chop the vegetables.
- If you don't have any dried beans on hand, you can use canned beans instead. Just be sure to rinse them well before adding them to the soup.
- You can add any other vegetables you like to this soup, such as carrots, celery, or potatoes.
- If you want a thicker soup, you can add a cornstarch slurry.
- To make the soup ahead of time, simply cook it according to the directions and then let it cool completely. Store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
This hearty soup mix is a delicious and easy way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and nutritious soup that the whole family will love.
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