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Vegetarian Black Bean Chili Mix
3 cup black beans, sorted - put in jar or bag.
3 Tbsp. dehydrated onion 3 Tbsp. granulated garlic 1 tsp. crushed oregano 2 tsp. salt 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (do not omit) Combine spices in a small bag.
1 1/2 cups white rice - put in a separate package.
Label: Wash beans. Put in pot with seasonings. Add 1 Tbsp. olive oil and cover beans with 2" water. Bring to boil and simmer until very well done (about 2 hours). Beans should be very soft. Add water as needed to keep beans from sticking. There should be some liquid left on beans when done. To cook rice, put 3 cup water and 1 tsp salt into a pot and when it boils, add rice. Lower heat, cover and steam for 20 minutes. Serve about 1/2 cup rice in bowl, and put beans on the top. Sprinkle with minced cilantro, finely chopped green onion, and a squeeze of lime juice. |
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Tortilla Soup Mix in a Jar
Ingredients for Jar: 1 cup converted long grain rice 2 to 2-1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips 1 (5 oz.) can chicken
Seasonings: Mix the following and place in a thin zipper sandwich bag. 2 T. chicken bouillon granules 2 t. lemonade powder with sugar 1 t. lemon pepper 1 t. dried cilantro leaves 1/2 t. garlic powder 1/2 t. ground cumin 1/2 t. salt 1/4 cup dried minced onions
Size of jar: Quart
Place ingredients in jar in this order: 1. Place rice in jar first. 2. Place seasoning packet into jar next. Gently flatten bag so it is visible from all sides of jar. 3. Fill jar with tortilla chips. 4. Put lid on jar. 5. Attach can of chicken to top of jar. 6. Decorate jar. 7. Attach the following recipe to jar.
Tortilla Soup 1. Carefully empty tortilla chips from jar into a dish. Set aside. 2. Remove seasoning packet. Set aside. 3. Place rice in large pan. Add 10 cups water and 1 (10 oz.) can diced tomatoes and green chilies and seasonings from packet. 4. Bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes. 5. Add tortilla chips. Cover and simmer 5 more minutes. Serve immediately. Makes 12 cups soup. | |
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Palouse Soup Mix
2-1/2 c. green split peas (16 oz. pkg.) 2-1/2 c. lentils (16 oz. pkg.) 2-1/2 c. pearl barley (16 oz. pkg.) 2 c. alphabet macaroni (8 oz. pkg.)--OR use brown rice instead 1 c. dried onion flakes (2 3/8-oz. pkgs.) 1/2 c. celery flakes (1 3/8-oz. pkg.) 1/2 c. parsley flakes (1 1/4-oz. pkg.) Optional: 1-1/2 t. thyme AND/OR 1-1/2 t. white pepper
Mix all ingredients together. Store in a jar with a tight- fitting lid. Stir before using. Makes 10 c. of mix.
ATTACH TO JAR:
PALOUSE SOUP MIX: Combine 1 c. of soup mix with 4 c. of water or seasoned stock in large pan. Add 1 c. of cooked chopped meat, if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover pan. Simmer gently for 45 to 60 minutes, or until peas are tender. Add 1/2 t. salt if desired.
MINESTRONE VARIATION: Combine 1 c. of soup mix with a 16-oz. can of stewed tomatoes, 2 to 3 c. water or stock, 1 chopped carrot, 1 to 2 chopped potatoes, and 1/2 t. basil. (Optional: 1 clove minced garlic). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover pan. Simmer 45 to 60 minutes or until peas are tender. Add 1/2 t. salt, if desired. |
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Pasta Soup Mix
1/2 cup small shell macaroni or other small pasta 1/4 cup dry lentils 1/4 cup dried chopped mushrooms (optional) 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 Tablespoon minced dried onion 1 Tablespoon instant chicken bouillon granules 1 tsp. dried parsley flakes 1/2 tsp. dried oregano, crushed Dash garlic powder
Mix all ingredients in a plastic bag or an airtight container; store, tightly sealed, until needed.
Pasta Soup Combine contents of package with 3 cups water in a 2-quart saucepan. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 40 minutes, or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally. Makes 3 side dish servings.
Pea Soup Combine pasta soup mix with 3-1/2 cups water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat, cover and simmer 35 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in 3 oz. frozen pea pods, halved crosswise and 2 tsps. soy sauce. Cover and cook 2-3 minutes more. Garnish each serving with enoki mushrooms or regular mushrooms, sliced thin, and cilantro. Makes 3-4 appetizer servings.
Curry Chicken Soup Combine pasta soup mix with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 35 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally. Add 13-oz. can evaporated milk (1-2/3 cups), 3/4 cup diced cooked chicken and 1-1/2 to 2 tsps. curry powder. Garnish with apple slices and fresh mint leaves. Makes 3-4 main-dish servings.
Pepperoni-Vegetable Soup Combine pasta soup mix, 3 cups water, 1 12-oz. can V-8 juice, and 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 35 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in 4-6 oz. sliced pepperoni. Cover and simmer 5 minutes more. Garnish with Parmesan cheese. | |
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Holiday Bean Soup Mix
1 pound dried black beans 1 pound dried red beans 1 pound dried kidney beans 1 pound dried navy beans 1 pound dried great northern beans 1 pound dried baby lima beans 1 pound dried large lima beans 1 pound dried pinto beans 1 pound dried green split peas 1 pound dried yellow split peas 1 pound dried black-eyed peas 1 pound dried green lentils 1 pound dried brown lentils
Combine beans in a very large bowl. Pour two cups of bean mix into pretty jars ( 16-oz.) jars holds two cups of bean mix. Give with the following recipe for holiday bean soup. You could also layer the beans in the jar for prettier effect. Just put a little of each of the beans in until you fill it to the top.
Attach To Jar:
Holiday Bean Soup
beans from jar 1 smoked ham hock 2 cans ( 14.5 oz each ) stewed tomatoes 1 medium onion chopped 1 clove garlic minced 1 bay leaf 6 cups water 1/4 cup fresh parsley 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin seed
Cover beans with water and soak overnight. Drain beans and place in a stockpot. Add ham hock, tomatoes, onion, garlic, bay leaf and 6 cups of water, and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, cover & simmer 1 hour or until beans are tender. Remove bay leaf before serving. Serve warm. Makes 11 cups of soup. | |
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Chicken Soup with Bow Noodles
Approx 3 1/2 cup Bow Noodles (farfalle) 1/4 cup Mushrooms -- dried, chopped (opt.) 2 Tbs Minced Onion -- dried 3 Tbs Chicken Bouillon granules -- instant 1 Tbs Parsley flakes 1 teaspoon Thyme 6 -7 whole cloves
You can do this two ways. You can layer the bow noodles with the spices in between (except for whole cloves). Or you can put the noodles in the jar with the spices tied up in a baggie.
Add these directions to your gift card Chicken Soup with Bow Noodles Bring 8 cups water to boil in a large pot. Add contents of jars EXCEPT whole cloves. Push whole cloves into a small onion and drop into soup. Simmer until noodles are done approx 8- 12 minutes. |
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Turkey Noodle Soup Mix
1 cup uncooked fine egg noodles 1 1/2 Tbsp. chicken-flavored bouillon 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper 1/4 tsp. dried whole thyme 1/8 tsp. celery seeds 1/8 tsp. garlic powder 1 bay leaf
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Store in an airtight container.
Attach this to the Jar: Turkey Noodle Soup 1 package Turkey Noodle Soup Mix 8 cups water 2 carrots, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 1/4 cup minced onion 3 cups cooked diced turkey Combine the Turkey Noodle Soup Mix and the water in a large stockpot. Add the carrots, celery, and onion and bring to a boil. Cover the soup and reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes. Discard the bay leaf. Stir in the turkey and simmer an additional 5 minutes. | |
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Potato Soup Mix
1-3/4 cups instant mashed potatoes 1-1/2 cups dry milk 2 Tb. instant chicken bullion 2 tsp. dried minced onion 1 tsp. dried parsley 1/4 tsp. ground white pepper 1/4 tsp. dried thyme 1/8 tsp. turmeric 1-1/2 tsp. seasoning salt
Combine all ingredients. in a bowl and mix. Makes 6 servings. Place in 1 quart canning jars to store.
Instructions to attach to jar: To serve: place 1/2 cup mix in soup bowl and add 1 cup boiling water. Stir until smooth. |
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Layered Friendship Soup Mix in a Jar
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 minced onion 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice 1/2 cup alphabet macaroni or other small macaroni (Sealed in a plastic sandwich bag to make it easier for the recipient to get out of jar.)
In a 1 1/2-pint jar, layer the ingredients in the order listed. Seal tightly. Makes 1 batch Friendship Soup Mix.
Instructions to Attach to Jar: "Friendship Soup Mix" Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 3 quarts water 1 (28-ounces) can diced tomatoes, un-drained
To prepare soup: Remove macaroni from top of jar and set aside. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown beef; drain. Add the water, tomatoes and soup mix; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Add reserved macaroni; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until macaroni, peas, lentils and barley are tender. Makes 16 servings (4 quarts). | |
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Best Bean Soup Mix
1 pound navy beans 1 pound great northern beans 1 pound dried pinto beans 1 pound red beans 1 pound dried soybeans 1 pound yellow split peas 1 pound green split peas 1 pound black eyed peas 1 pound dried lentils 1 pound dried large limas 1 pound dried baby limas 1 pound barley pearls
Combine all in large bowl. Measure out 2-cup gift packages and store in airtight containers. For gift-giving, will make twenty 2-cup packages. Stored in glass jars, canisters, cellophane or plastic bags, and put into basket with soup bowls and soup spoons, mix makes an outstanding gift. Include fresh garlic and onion n basket.
World's Best Bean Soup (makes 2 1/2 quarts): 1 package World's Best Bean Soup Mix, 2 quarts water, 1 ham hock, 1 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1 large onion, chopped, 1/4 tsp chili powder, 1 16 oz can tomatoes, 1 clove garlic minced, 3 tbl. lemon juice. Wash soup mix and place in a Dutch oven. Cover with water and soak overnight. Drain beans and add the water, ham hock, salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove ham hock from soup; take meat from bone, chop the meat, and return it to the soup. Serve with homemade bread. | |
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Chili Seasoning Mix in a Jar Recipe
1-1/4 cups flour 1/2 cup dried onion (flakes or minced) 2/3 cup chili powder 3 tbsp beef bouillon powder or salt 1-1/2 tbsp garlic powder 1 tbsp pepper 2 tsp sugar
Mix all ingredients, stirring very well to combine. Pack in a 2 cup jar and attach gift tag with instructions.
The instructions are as follows:
Brown or microwave 1 pound of ground beef (Optional: you can chop and add an onion if you wish). Sprinkle 1/3 cup of chili seasoning mix over beef, and stir well. Add a 19 oz can of crushed tomatoes; a 15 oz can undrained kidney beans; a 14 oz can of baked beans. Simmer or reheat in the microwave for 20 minutes until flavors are mixed and chili is hot. | |
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Noodle Soup Mix
1 cup uncooked egg noodles 1-1/2 tablespoons chicken bouillon 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoons thyme 1/8 teaspoon celery seeds 1/8 teaspoons garlic powder 1 bay leaf
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Store in an airtight container.
Attach note: Noodle Soup Combine mix and 4 cups water in a large stockpot. Add 2 diced carrots, 2 stalks diced celery, and 1/3 cup minced onion. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Discard the bay leaf. Stir in 3 cups cooked, shredded poultry. Heat through. |
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