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    Beef Barley Soup Mix in a Jar


    Source of Recipe


    pantry

    Recipe Introduction


    Great for gift giving at Christmas.

    List of Ingredients




    1 (1 pint) jar
    3/4 cup medium pearl barley, separated
    1/2 cup dried lentils
    2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
    1/4 cup dried minced onions
    1/4 cup instant beef bouillon
    2 tablespoons dried celery flakes
    1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
    2 bay leaves
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon dried minced garlic

    Recipe



    Layer soup kit ingredients in jar in order listed, using half of barley first and then remaining barley at the top. Close jar securely with lid. Attach cooking instructions.

    Beef Barley Soup:

    1 (2 pound) boneless beef chuck, cut in 1/2-
    to 3/4-inch pieces or 2 pound lean hamburger
    1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    Contents of gift jar
    10 cups water

    Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat and brown the meat. Pour off drippings. Add the contents of soup kit jar and water to Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours or until beef is fork tender.

    Discard bay leaves.

    Yields 8 servings.

 

 

 


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