Rainbow Bean Soup Mix in a Quart Jar
Brighten your pantry and your dinner table with this vibrant and wholesome recipe for Rainbow Bean Soup Mix in a Quart Jar! Perfect for meal prepping or gifting, this layered jar features a colorful medley of dried red kidney beans, black beans, chickpeas, green and yellow split peas, red lentils, and pearl barley, creating a stunning visual display. Complementing the hearty mix are aromatic spices like oregano, thyme, garlic powder, and a touch of bay leaf for an irresistible homemade flavor. Easy to assemble and full of plant-based protein, this soup mix transforms into a comforting, nutrient-packed meal with minimal effort—just add broth and simmer to perfection. Whether enjoyed on a chilly evening or shared with loved ones, this Rainbow Bean Soup is as delightful to eat as it is to prepare. Keywords: rainbow bean soup, soup mix in a jar, layered jar recipe, giftable soup mix, vegetarian soup, DIY soup mix.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Dried red kidney beans
- 0.5 cup Dried black beans
- 0.5 cup Dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
- 0.4 cup Dried green split peas
- 0.4 cup Dried yellow split peas
- 0.3 cup Dried red lentils
- 0.5 cup Dried pearl barley
- 2 tablespoons Dried minced onion
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 piece Bay leaf
Instructions
Start by layering the dried beans, lentils, split peas, and barley into a clean quart-sized jar. To create visually appealing layers, add each type of bean one at a time in the order listed.
Gently shake the jar after each layer to level it but avoid mixing the layers.
In a small bowl, combine the dried minced onion, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and the bay leaf. Place this spice mix into a small plastic bag or wrap it in parchment paper, then tuck it securely into the top of the jar so it does not mix with the beans.
Seal the jar with a tight-fitting lid. If giving as a gift, attach a tag with the following cooking instructions:
To prepare the Rainbow Bean Soup: Empty the contents of the jar and the spice mix into a large pot. Add 8 cups of vegetable broth or water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender. Add more water or broth if needed during cooking.
Optional: Add chopped carrots, celery, and onion at the start of cooking for more flavor. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2005 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 11.5 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2686 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 373.4 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 105.0 g | 375% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.8 g | ||
| Protein | 118.0 g | 236% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 479 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 31.9 mg | 177% | |
| Potassium | 5226 mg | 111% | |
*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.
