Minestrone Soup in a Jar

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup small pasta shells
  • 3/4 cup dried kidney beans
  • 3/4 cup dried split peas
  • 1/2 cup dried lentils
  • 1/3 cup beef bouillon granules
  • 1/4 cup dried minced onion
  • 3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried garlic
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Dash crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

  1. Layer the ingredients in a 1 quart glass jar in the order given.
  2. Attach a gift tag or recipe card with the following instructions: Fill a large pot with 12 cups of water and add mix from jar. You may also add the following: 2 ribs celery sliced 2 carrots, sliced 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes 1 pound hamburger, browned and drained Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, simmer 45 minutes or until beans are tender.
  3. For giving one of these jarred soups as a gift, include a Ladle and 2 or more soup bowls.

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