Saturday, March 2, 2024

Italian Lentil Barley Soup-in-a-Jar (or not)

This soup mix is perfect to give away or keep. It makes a delicious tomato barley lentil soup that is hearty and flavorful. Best of all, you can have a hot dinner with only pantry ingredients, no chopping, and just 20 minutes in the Instant Pot. WHAT a gift!

Course: Soup
Servings5 servings
AuthorFaithful Plateful
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup green or brown lentils
  • 1/2 cup barley (sub brown rice or quinoa for gluten free)
  • 1/2 cup split peas
  • 1/3 cup wild rice or a wild rice blend
  • 1 TBSP dried minced onion
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 tsp vegetable boullion (or enough cubes to make 4 cups of broth)
Instructions
  1. Layer the ingredients in order in a pint-size jar. Attach the following instructions.

To make the soup:
  1. Add contents of jar to a crock pot or instant pot with 7 cups water, 1 6-oz can tomato paste, and 1 14-oz can diced tomatoes. Pressure cook for 20 minutes (quick or natural release) or slow-cook on low for 6 hours. Makes 5-6 servings. Add more salt and pepper to taste, and red pepper flakes if desired. Delicious served with your favorite crusty bread.

Save from: Italian Lentil Barley Soup-in-a-Jar • (faithfulplateful.com)

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