Best 5 Hearty Winter Soup Mix In A Jar Recipes

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When the winter chill sets in, there's nothing quite like a steaming bowl of hearty soup to warm you up from the inside out. If you're looking for a quick and easy way to make a delicious and satisfying winter soup, look no further than your pantry. With a few simple ingredients and a jar of hearty winter soup mix, you can have a delicious and nutritious meal on the table in no time.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

LOVE SOUP MIX IN A JAR



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Makes a wonderful gift for a new bride-to-be, a friend under the weather, or just to say thanks! And 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.

Provided by Star Pooley

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

⅓ cup beef bouillon granules
¼ cup dried minced onion
½ cup dried split peas
½ cup uncooked twist macaroni
¼ cup barley
½ cup dry lentils
⅓ cup long-grain white rice
1 cup uncooked tri-color spiral pasta

Steps:

  • Use a canning funnel or any funnel that has about a 2-inch neck. This will make it easier to fill the jar with the ingredients. 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: 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 591.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

COUNTRY SOUP IN A JAR



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This is another great gift idea. Layered soup in a jar. What a fun, easy way to make someone's day!

Provided by GOJO

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Dry Soup Mix Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup barley
½ cup dried split peas
½ cup uncooked white rice
½ cup dry lentils
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon lemon pepper
2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
½ cup uncooked alphabet pasta
1 cup uncooked twist macaroni

Steps:

  • 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 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.8 calories, Carbohydrate 91.2 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 19.4 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 1897 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

HEARTY WINTER SOUP MIX IN A JAR



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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

1 cup small dried red beans
1/2 cup dried lentils
1/4 cup dried split peas
1/4 cup white dried navy beans
8 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/3 cup instant minced onion
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 bay leaf
2/3 cup raw brown rice or 2/3 cup long-grain rice (***NO INSTANT***)

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 IN A JAR



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Hearty Soup in a jar, colorful kitchen decor and practical gift idea. This hearty soup in a jar recipe is easy to put together and fun to give.

Provided by Shirl J 831

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup small dried red beans
1/2 cup dried lentils
1/4 cup dried split peas
1/4 cup white navy beans
8 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/3 cup instant minced onion
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 bay leaf
2/3 cup raw brown rice (NOT INSTANT)

Steps:

  • Layer your beans in jar.
  • In a small plastic bag, mix bouillon granules, minced onion, basil leaves, pepper, cumin, garlic powder, ginger and bay leaf.
  • In another small plastic bag, place rice.
  • Attach these hearty soup recipe instructions to the jar:.
  • Hearty Soup Recipe.
  • 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.
  • 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 45 minutes.
  • Serves 6.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.4, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 0.3, Sodium 520.1, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 9, Sugar 2.8, Protein 10.5

HEARTY PASTA SOUP MIX



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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

1/2 cup dried split peas
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 cup dried lentils
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 envelope savory herb with garlic soup mix or vegetable soup mix
2 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
10 cups water
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

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.

Tips:

  • When choosing your beans, lentils, and peas, opt for a variety of colors and textures to add visual and flavor interest to your soup.
  • Be sure to rinse your beans, lentils, and peas thoroughly before adding them to the jar to remove any dirt or debris.
  • If you're using a slow cooker, you can simply add all of the ingredients to the jar and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • If you're using a pot on the stovetop, bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-2 hours, or until the beans, lentils, and peas are tender.
  • Season your soup to taste with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices.
  • Serve your soup hot with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

A hearty winter soup mix in a jar is a delicious and convenient way to enjoy a warm and comforting meal on a cold winter day. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and nutritious soup that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for an easy and delicious meal, reach for a jar of hearty winter soup mix and get cooking!.

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