¼cupalphabet shaped pasta(or star shaped or brown rice for gluten-free)
2tablespoonsdehydrated onion flakes
½tablespoondehydrated celery flakes
1teaspoonparsley flakes
1teaspoonthyme
¼teaspoonwhite pepper
Instructions
Layer ingredients in the jar in order given.
For gift giving include the following instructions: "Combine soup mix with 2 quarts of chicken, beef or vegetable broth and one cup cooked and chopped beef, chicken or ham (optional). Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until peas are tender. Add salt and pepper to taste."
Notes
The instructions below are for 1 pint jar which will make about 8 cups of soup. Each one-pound bag of lentils (and barley and peas) will yield approximately 2 cups so you can make 4 pint jars. Click here for a printable label.