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Soup Mixes in a Jar




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HOLIDAY SPLIT-PEA SOUP IN A JAR

1 (2.75-ounce) package country gravy mix (regular or no-fat)

1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules

2 teaspoons imitation bacon bits

2 teaspoons celery flakes

2 teaspoons dried minced onion

1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

1 ¼ cups dried split green peas

1 bay leaf


Pour gravy mix into wide-mouth pint jar. In small bowl, stir together bouillon granules, bacon bits, celery flakes, onion and parsley flakes. Pour into jar to make second layer. Add peas; place bay leaf on top. Seal with lid. Attach gift tag with preparation instructions and decorate jar as desired.


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To make Holiday Split-Pea Soup: Empty contents of jar into large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add 6 cups water. Heat to boiling, stirring often. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 to 11/2 hours or until peas are tender, stirring frequently to prevent peas from sticking. Remove bay leaf. Serve soup with dollop of sour cream and bacon bits, if desired. Makes 6 servings.

Note: When filling jars, use a funnel to pour the dry ingredients into the bottom of the jar.



CREAMY WILD RICE AND MUSHROOM SOUP IN A JAR

1 (2.75-ounce) package country gravy mix (regular or no-fat)

1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules

2 teaspoons dried minced onion

2 teaspoons dried celery flakes

1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

¼ cup uncooked wild rice

1 cup uncooked white rice

2 tablespoons coarsely chopped dried mushrooms (shiitake, chanterelle or oyster; see note)


Pour gravy mix into wide-mouth pint jar. In small bowl, stir together bouillon granules, onion, celery and parsley. Pour into jar to make second layer. Add layers of wild rice, white rice and mushrooms. Seal with lid. Attach gift card with preparation instructions and decorate jar as desired.


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To make Creamy Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup: Empty contents of jar into a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add 7 cups water; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Makes 6 servings.