Friendship Soup Mix

Warm hearts and nourish souls with this thoughtful and delicious Friendship Soup Mix—a colorful layering of lentils, split peas, barley, navy beans, kidney beans, and rice, beautifully combined with a fragrant blend of dried herbs and beef bouillon. Perfect for gifting in a mason jar or keeping in your pantry for a comforting, hearty meal, this versatile soup mix is easy to prepare and brimming with homemade charm. Simply add water and optional ground beef or ham for extra richness, then let it simmer to create a wholesome, protein-packed soup that's perfect for cozy family dinners or sharing with loved ones. Ready in only 15 minutes of prep and offering up to 8 generous servings, this recipe brings convenience, flavor, and warmth straight to your kitchen. Add a decorative ribbon and a handwritten note for a heartfelt, edible gift idea that will brighten anyone's day! Keywords: Friendship Soup Mix recipe, homemade soup gift, hearty jarred soup mix, bean and barley soup, edible gift ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Dried green split peas
• 0.5 cup Dried red lentils
• 0.3 cup Pearled barley
• 0.3 cup Dried white navy beans
• 0.3 cup Dried kidney beans
• 0.3 cup Uncooked long-grain white rice
• 3 tablespoons Beef bouillon granules
• 2 tablespoons Dried minced onion
• 2 tablespoons Dried parsley flakes
• 1 tablespoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Layer the dried split peas, lentils, barley, navy beans, kidney beans, and rice in a large glass jar (or another airtight container) in the order listed. Use a spoon or funnel to keep the layers neat and level.

Step 2

In a small zippered plastic bag or a separate section of the jar, mix the beef bouillon granules, dried onion, parsley flakes, basil, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Seal the bag and place it inside the jar if it won't mix with the other layers.

Step 3

Seal the jar tightly with a lid, add a decorative ribbon or label, and write cooking instructions for the recipient on an attached card.

Step 4

To cook: Remove the seasoning packet (if used) and set aside. Rinse the beans thoroughly under cold water. In a large pot, combine the soup mix with 12 cups of water and 1 pound of cooked ground beef or diced ham (optional for added flavor). Bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 5

Stir in the seasoning mix. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the beans are tender.

Step 6

Serve hot and enjoy with a slice of crusty bread or crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	486.1 grams (486.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1645

Total Fat 7.60g	10%
Saturated Fat 0.90g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5301mg	230%
Total Carbohydrate 312.80g	114%
Dietary Fiber 73.40g	262%
Total Sugars 17.80g
Protein 93.00g	186%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 412mg	32%
Iron 24mg	136%
Potassium 4125mg	88%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 4.0%

Protein: 22.0%

Carbs: 74.0%