Soup in a Jar

Ingredients

• ¼ cup (65 ml) red lentils
• ¼ cup (65 ml) split green peas
• ¼ cup (65 ml) barley
• 1/3 cup (85 ml) beef bouillon powder
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) dried parsley
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) dried onion flakes
• 1 tsp (5 ml) thyme
• ½ tsp (2.5 ml) pepper
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) dried basil
• ½ cup (125 ml) tricolour fusilli

Directions

Place ingredients in the jar, making distinct layers.
Close the jar. Give as a gift with a gift card detailing preparation instructions.

Write the following directions on the card

Pour the contents into a large cooking pot. Add 10 cups (2.5 L) of water and one 796 ml can of diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the peas and lentils are tender.