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Layered Patchwork Soup Mix

Course Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword barley soup mix, homemade gift mix, lentil and rice soup, soup mix in a jar
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 5 servings
Barley, split peas, rice and lentils layered in a jar with a packet of seasonings. Simmer it with an onion and water for a simple, filling soup.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup barley
  • 1/2 cup dried split peas
  • 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1/2 cup dry lentils
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage

Directions

Make the mix

  • In a jar, cone bag, or vacuum bag, layer the barley, split peas, rice, and lentils.
  • Add the seasonings in a small packet, or spread them on top as the last layer.
  • Close tightly, attach the cooking directions, and decorate it if it is a gift.

To use

  • Tip the mix into a colander, then rinse it and pick out any debris.
  • Move it to a large pot and add 10 cups water, the onion, and the seasoning packet.
  • Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. If it gets too thick after 30 minutes, add water.

Notes

Add: 1 chopped medium onion; 10 cups water.
Storage: dry mix airtight up to 12 months. Soup refrigerated within 2 hours, 3 to 4 days; freeze 3 to 4 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 111g | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 1.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 480mg | Potassium: 447mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 2.5g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 3.9mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 3.8mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, as cooked, 5 servings from the whole mix with 1 chopped medium onion; barley counted as dry pearled barley, dried split peas counted as dry split peas, uncooked white rice counted as dry long-grain white rice, granulated garlic counted as garlic powder, Italian seasoning counted as dried oregano, dried sage counted as ground sage. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.