Wild rice soup mix
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A layered pint jar of barley, wild rice and savory seasonings that simmers into a hearty soup. A tidy pantry staple or gift that keeps for up to 4 months.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon ground celery seed
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup medium pearl barley
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
- 1 tablespoon dried celery flakes
- 1 tablespoon dried chives
- 3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
- 1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
- 1/2 cup dried minced onion
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- pint jars
- saucepan
Directions
- Stir the first five ingredients together in a small bowl.
- In a pint-size jar with a tight lid, add the remaining dry ingredients in the order listed, packing each layer down firmly and keeping the layers separate, from the barley at the bottom to the onion at the top.
- Close and keep in a cool, dry place for up to 4 months.
Notes
To cook: pour the mix into a large saucepan, add 8 cups water, bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, simmer 1 hour until the rice is tender. Top with bacon bits and basil if you like.
Storage: up to 4 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 43g | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4.9g | Fat: 0.8g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 983mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 4.2g | Sugar: 5.1g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 4.9mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.2mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 6 servings; Italian seasoning counted as dried oregano, medium pearl barley counted as dry pearled barley, dried chives counted as freeze-dried chives, chicken bouillon granules counted as beef bouillon powder, uncooked wild rice counted as dry wild rice, dried minced onion counted as dehydrated onion. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.
