Description
This pretty soup mix is the perfect gift for anyone who needs a little love and comfort. It’s also great to have on hand for whenever you need a hearty, healthy, easy meal with very little prep time.
Ingredients
For the soup mix:
- 1/2 cup dried split peas
- 1/4 cup pearl barley
- 1/2 cup dried lentils (I used half red, half brown)
- 2 Tablespoons dried minced onion
- 1/2 – 1 teaspoon basil
- 1/2 – 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon EACH: cumin, garlic powder
- 2 1/2 Tablespoons tomato chicken bouillon
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 Tablespoons long-grain white basmati rice (or other white rice)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
To make the soup:
- 1/2 lb. ground beef (or other ground meat) — or for a vegetarian version: 2 – 3 cups chopped mixed veggies (ok to use frozen)
- 1 jar soup mix
- 1 pint home-canned tomatoes or 1 15-oz. can tomatoes
- 1 1/2 – 2 quarts water or salt-free broth
Instructions
- To make the soup mix: layer the soup mix ingredients in a jar.
- To make the soup: if using meat: brown the meat in your soup pot. Add the soup mix, tomatoes and water or broth. Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils and split peas are tender. Taste and add salt &/or pepper to your liking.
Notes
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