Friendship Soup Mix
Warm hearts and nourish souls with this thoughtful and delicious Friendship Soup Mix—a colorful layering of lentils, split peas, barley, navy beans, kidney beans, and rice, beautifully combined with a fragrant blend of dried herbs and beef bouillon. Perfect for gifting in a mason jar or keeping in your pantry for a comforting, hearty meal, this versatile soup mix is easy to prepare and brimming with homemade charm. Simply add water and optional ground beef or ham for extra richness, then let it simmer to create a wholesome, protein-packed soup that's perfect for cozy family dinners or sharing with loved ones. Ready in only 15 minutes of prep and offering up to 8 generous servings, this recipe brings convenience, flavor, and warmth straight to your kitchen. Add a decorative ribbon and a handwritten note for a heartfelt, edible gift idea that will brighten anyone's day! Keywords: Friendship Soup Mix recipe, homemade soup gift, hearty jarred soup mix, bean and barley soup, edible gift ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Dried green split peas
- 0.5 cup Dried red lentils
- 0.3 cup Pearled barley
- 0.3 cup Dried white navy beans
- 0.3 cup Dried kidney beans
- 0.3 cup Uncooked long-grain white rice
- 3 tablespoons Beef bouillon granules
- 2 tablespoons Dried minced onion
- 2 tablespoons Dried parsley flakes
- 1 tablespoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Layer the dried split peas, lentils, barley, navy beans, kidney beans, and rice in a large glass jar (or another airtight container) in the order listed. Use a spoon or funnel to keep the layers neat and level.
In a small zippered plastic bag or a separate section of the jar, mix the beef bouillon granules, dried onion, parsley flakes, basil, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Seal the bag and place it inside the jar if it won't mix with the other layers.
Seal the jar tightly with a lid, add a decorative ribbon or label, and write cooking instructions for the recipient on an attached card.
To cook: Remove the seasoning packet (if used) and set aside. Rinse the beans thoroughly under cold water. In a large pot, combine the soup mix with 12 cups of water and 1 pound of cooked ground beef or diced ham (optional for added flavor). Bring to a boil over high heat.
Stir in the seasoning mix. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the beans are tender.
Serve hot and enjoy with a slice of crusty bread or crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
203 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 608 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 11.9 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 61 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 520 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
