Hearty Soup Mix

Warm up your kitchen and your soul with this Hearty Soup Mix, a versatile, homemade blend of dried green lentils, split peas, kidney beans, pearl barley, and long-grain rice, paired with aromatic spices like parsley, thyme, and garlic. Perfect for meal prepping or as a thoughtful DIY food gift, this recipe is as convenient as it is nutritious. Simply store the pre-assembled mix in a jar, and when you’re ready to cook, add water or stock, simmer until tender, and toss in your favorite fresh vegetables for added flavor and texture. High in protein, fiber, and plant-based goodness, this one-pot-meal is a satisfying choice for cozy weeknight dinners or meal-prep lunches. Whether you're planning ahead or cooking up a simple, wholesome meal, the Hearty Soup Mix is your go-to for comfort and convenience in a bowl.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:100 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried green lentils
• 1 cup Dried split peas (yellow or green)
• 1 cup Dried kidney beans
• 1 cup Dried pearl barley
• 1 cup Dried long-grain rice
• 2 tablespoons Dried minced onion flakes
• 1 teaspoon Dried garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons Dried parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 whole Bay leaf
• 8 cups Chicken or vegetable stock (optional, for cooking)
• 2 cups Fresh vegetables (e.g., carrots, celery, potatoes), diced (optional, for cooking)

Directions

Step 1

In a large dry bowl, layer the dried green lentils, split peas, kidney beans, pearl barley, and rice to create an attractive look if assembling as a mix to store or gift.

Step 2

In a separate small bowl, combine the minced onion flakes, garlic powder, parsley flakes, thyme, black pepper, and salt.

Step 3

Place the spice mixture in a small bag or jar and tuck it into the jar or container holding the layered soup mix if storing for future use.

Step 4

To cook, rinse 1 cup of the soup mix thoroughly in a fine-mesh sieve under cold water.

Step 5

In a large pot, combine the rinsed soup mix, bay leaf, and 8 cups of water or stock.

Step 6

Bring the liquid to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 8

Add diced fresh vegetables if desired, and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the beans and grains are tender.

Step 9

Season with additional salt and pepper to taste if needed.

Step 10

Discard the bay leaf before serving. Ladle the hearty soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3419 grams (3419.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3849

Total Fat 14.70g	19%
Saturated Fat 2.60g	13%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 9577mg	416%
Total Carbohydrate 747.10g	272%
Dietary Fiber 169.70g	606%
Total Sugars 46.20g
Protein 201.50g	403%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 901mg	69%
Iron 52mg	288%
Potassium 8909mg	190%

*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: 3.4%

Protein: 20.5%

Carbs: 76.1%