Hearty Winter Soup Mix In A Jar Recipe

Name: Hearty Winter Soup Mix In A Jar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup small dried red beans; 1/2 cup dried lentils; 1/4 cup dried split peas; 1/4 cup white dried navy beans; 8 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules; 1/3 cup instant minced onion; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 bay leaf; 2/3 cup raw brown rice or 2/3 cup long-grain rice (***NO INSTANT***)

Servings: persons

1 cup small dried red beans
1/2 cup dried lentils
1/4 cup dried split peas
1/4 cup white dried navy beans
8 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/3 cup instant minced onion
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 bay leaf
2/3 cup raw brown rice or 2/3 cup long-grain rice (***NO INSTANT***)

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Note: Be sure to sort through all beans and discard unusable ones.
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DO NOT USE INSTANT RICE.
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**NOTE: For jar gifts: layer beans in the jar then put the plastic bags with the rice and spices on top of them.
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OR.
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**In a small plastic bag, mix red beans, lentils, split peas and navy beans, In another small plastic bag, mix bouillon granules, minced onion, basil leaves, pepper, cumin, garlic powder, ginger and bay leaf.
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In a third small plastic bag, place rice.
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Attach this to the Jar:
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Hearty Winter Soup Preparation.
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To prepare, wash beans and place in a 3-quart saucepan with 6 cups water.
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Bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
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Remove from heat.
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Let stand 30 minutes.
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Drain beans and return to pan.
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Ham can be added for those meat eaters.
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Add package of seasonings with 8 cups water.
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Bring to a boil.
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Cover, reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes.
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Add rice and continue simmering until beans and rice are tender: brown rice, 45 minutes; parboiled rice, 25 minutes; long-grain rice, 20 minutes.

273

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup small dried red beans, 1/2 cup dried lentils, 1/4 cup dried split peas, 1/4 cup white dried navy beans, and more.

Yes, Hearty Winter Soup Mix In A Jar falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hearty Winter Soup Mix In A Jar

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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