Italian Lentil Soup-in-a-Jar
This soup mix is perfect to give away or keep. It makes a delicious tomato barley lentil soup that is hearty and flavorful. Best of all, you can have a hot dinner with only pantry ingredients, no chopping, and just 20 minutes in the Instant Pot. WHAT a gift!
Servings 5 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup green or brown lentils
- 1/2 cup barley (sub brown rice or quinoa for gluten free)
- 1/2 cup split peas
- 1/3 cup wild rice or a wild rice blend
- 1 TBSP dried minced onion
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 tsp vegetable boullion (or enough cubes to make 4 cups of broth)
Instructions
- Layer the ingredients in order in a pint-size jar. Attach the following instructions.
To make the soup:
- Add contents of jar to a crock pot or instant pot with 7 cups water, 1 6-oz can tomato paste, and 1 14-oz can diced tomatoes. Pressure cook for 20 minutes (quick or natural release) or slow-cook on low for 6 hours. Makes 5-6 servings. Add more salt and pepper to taste, and red pepper flakes if desired. Delicious served with your favorite crusty bread.
