Curried Lentil Soup
Dried lentils and seasonings are layered into a be-ribboned Mason jar to create this inexpensive, one-of-a-kind Christmas gift.
TOTAL TIME: 0:05
LEVEL: Easy
YIELD: 2 jars soup mix
Ingredients
2 jars with tight-fitting lids
1 lb. red lentils
salt
6 tbsp. minced dried onion
2 tbsp. curry powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 lb. green lentils
½ package dried apple rings
2 tbsp. dried parsley leaves
Directions
In bottom of each glass jar, place 8 ounces red lentils; top with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 3 tablespoons dried onion, 1 tablespoon curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 8 ounces green lentils, 1/2 cup apple pieces, and 1 tablespoon parsley, in that order. Seal jars and store at room temperature up to 1 month.
Prepare labels with cooking instructions; attach to jars. Add these cooking directions to each label before giving as a gift: Place lentil soup mix in 3-quart saucepan with 7 cups water. Heat to boiling on high. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes 8 cups soup.