Rice and Lentil Soup in a Jar recipe

Name: Rice and Lentil Soup in a Jar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 8 cups water; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules; ¼ cup chopped celery (Optional); 2 teaspoons butter or margarine; ⅓ cup uncooked converted rice; ⅓ cup red lentils; ⅓ cup green lentils; 1 cup cubed cooked chicken (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Measure the chicken bouillon granules into a 1 pint jar. Top with 1/3 cup of instant rice, red lentils, dried parsley, pepper, poultry seasoning, 1/3 cup of rice and then the green lentils on top. Seal with a lid and ring for gift giving.

Step 2

To make the soup, bring the butter and water to a boil in a large pot. Pour in the contents of the jar and add celery and chicken if using. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.