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Question by Wezi: How do I make a homemade dry soup mix. I live Africa and I am trying to come up with a simple soup mixture.?
Can i also add dehydrator dried chicken/beef/fish pieces? Will they keep will in a dry mix?
Best answer:
Answer by candace b
Check out grouprecipes.com, cdkitchen.com, and allrecipes.com. They all have recipes for dry soup mixes. Also, you can join one/all of their forums to post questions. Good luck.
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omg yum. All of the best vegetables rolled up in one! I bet an olive is good on top too
That looks beautiful and a canape competition sounds like so much fun. I don’t think they have those around here!
Country Soup in a Jar
Submitted by: GOJO
Rated: 4 out of 5 by 25 members
Yields: 4 servings
“Six beans, grains and pastas are layered to a pretty effect in a glass jar with seasonings and bouillon granules in this winning idea for a hostess gift.”
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup barley
1/2 cup dried split peas
1/2 cup uncooked white rice
1/2 cup dry lentils
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
1/2 cup uncooked alphabet pasta
1 cup uncooked twist macaroni
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a wide mouth 1 quart jar, layer the barley, peas, rice and lentils. Then layer around the edges the onion, parsley, salt, lemon pepper, bouillon and the alphabet pasta. Fill the rest of the jar with the twist macaroni.
2. Seal and attach a gift card. The gift card should read: Add contents of jar to 3 quarts of water, 2 stalks of chopped celery, 2 sliced carrots, 1 cup of shredded cabbage (optional) and 2 cups diced tomatoes. Over medium low heat, cover and simmer about 1 hour, or until vegetables are tender.
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Friendship Soup Mix in a Jar
Submitted by: Bea
Rated: 5 out of 5 by 78 members
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hour Ready In: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Yields: 16 servings
“This is a dry soup mix packed with split peas, pearl parley, lentils, onion flakes, rice and alphabet macaroni. Just add tomato paste, diced tomato, ground beef, and garlic for a rich and flavorful soup. Makes a wonderful gift.”
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup dry split peas
1/3 cup beef bouillon granules
1/4 cup pearl barley
1/2 cup dry lentils
1/4 cup dried onion flakes
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1/2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup uncooked alphabet pasta
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a 1 1/2 pint jar, layer the split peas, bouillon, barley, lentils, onion flakes, Italian seasoning, rice, and bay leaves. Wrap the pasta in plastic wrap, and place in the jar. Seal tightly.
2. Attach a label to the jar with the following instructions: Friendship Soup ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS: 1 pound ground beef, black pepper to taste, garlic powder to taste, 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes – undrained, 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, and 3 quarts water. TO PREPARE SOUP: Remove pasta from top of jar, and set aside. In a large pot over medium heat, brown beef with pepper and garlic; drain excess fat. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water, and soup mix. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer for 45 minutes. Stir in the pasta, cover, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pasta, peas, lentils and barley are tender.
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Love Soup Mix in a Jar
Submitted by: Star Pooley
Rated: 4 out of 5 by 40 members
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 10 Minutes
Yields: 12 servings
“A thoughtful gift for a sick friend, new neighbors, or expecting parents, this jar of soup ingredients is like giving a home-cooked meal (almost!). Dry pasta, split peas, barley, lentils, and rice are layered in a jar, with attached seasoning packet and instructions.”
INGREDIENTS:
1/3 cup beef bouillon granules
1/4 cup dried minced onion
1/2 cup dried split peas
1/2 cup uncooked twist macaroni
1/4 cup barley
1/2 cup dry lentils
1/3 cup long-grain white rice
1 cup uncooked tri-color spiral pasta
DIRECTIONS:
1. Use a canning funnel or any funnel that has about a 2-inch neck. This will make it easier to fill the jar with the ingredients. Be sure to use a wide-mouth, 1-quart canning jar.
2. Layer ingredients in the order given: bouillon, onion flakes, split peas, small shape pasta, barley, lentils, rice, and enough tricolor spiral pasta to fill jar.
3. Attach tag with cooking instructions: In large kettle, brown 1 pound ground beef or stew beef cut into bite-size pieces in a little olive oil. Remove tricolor pasta from top of jar and reserve. Add the rest of the jar contents to the kettle with 12 cups water. Let come to a boil and simmer 45 minutes. Add tricolor pasta and simmer 15 minutes more. Serve with your favorite bread or rolls and a tossed salad.
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Potato Soup Mix
Submitted by: Donna
Rated: 4 out of 5 by 28 members
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Yields: 6 servings
“Potato soup in a jar is made with potato flakes and dry milk and seasoned with turmeric and thyme.”
INGREDIENTS:
1 3/4 cups instant mashed potato flakes
1 1/2 cups dry milk powder
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
DIRECTIONS:
1. Combine potato flakes, dry milk, bouillon granules, onion, parsley, pepper, thyme, turmeric and seasoning salt in a bowl and stir to mix. Pour into a 1 quart jar.
2. Attach the following instructions: To serve, place 1/2 cup soup mix in bowl. Stir in 1 cup boiling water until smooth.
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Layered Patchwork Soup Mix
Submitted by: XMATZ
Rated: 3 out of 5 by 7 members
Yields: 2 servings
“Layer these ingredients in a wide mouth mason jar for a lovely house-warming gift. The barley, split peas, rice, and lentils make beautiful layers, and the attached recipe card and seasoning packet of dried herbs make a complete and thoughtful present.”
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:
1. In a wide mouth pint jar layer the barley, split peas, rice, and lentils.
2. In a small plastic bag combine the parsley, garlic, pepper, salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and sage.
3. Decorate jar lid and attach seasoning packet with ribbon to jar. Attach a recipe card with the following directions: 1. Empty jar contents into a colander and rinse. 2. Place contents in a large stockpot and cover with 10 cups water. 3. Stir in 1 chopped medium onion, and the seasoning packet. 4. Bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Check after 30 minutes and add additional water if necessary.
Homemade Dry Soup Mix
1 c Nonfat dried milk powder
1 tb Dried onion flakes
2 tb Cornstarch
2 tb Chicken bouillon powder
1/2 ts Dried basil
1/2 ts Dried thyme
1/4 ts Black pepper
Mix well and store in airtight container.
To make soup, just add 2 cups cold water and cook over medium heat,
stirring constantly, until it thickens.
I would keep them separate