Minestrone Soup Gift Mix in a Jar

Delight your loved ones with the perfect homemade gift: Minestrone Soup Gift Mix in a Jar. This vibrant, layered DIY soup mix combines hearty ingredients like dried red lentils, split peas, brown rice, and small shell pasta with a fragrant blend of dried herbs and spices, including oregano, basil, and thyme. Packaged beautifully in a mason jar, it's a gift that’s as thoughtful as it is practical. Simply pour the contents into a pot, add water, and simmer for a wholesome, comforting bowl of minestrone that serves six. Ideal for holidays, housewarmings, or any occasion, this customizable soup mix also includes optional suggestions for adding fresh vegetables like zucchini or spinach. Easy to assemble, visually stunning, and irresistibly nourishing, it's the ultimate edible gift idea!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Dried red lentils
• 0.5 cup Dried split peas
• 0.5 cup Small shell pasta
• 2 tablespoons Dried minced onion
• 1 tablespoon Dried minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 3 pieces Vegetable bouillon cubes
• 0.5 cup Brown rice

Directions

Step 1

Layer the ingredients in a 1-quart mason jar in the following order: red lentils, split peas, small shell pasta, brown rice, and the dried herbs and spices (minced onion, minced garlic, thyme, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper). Place the vegetable bouillon cubes on top.

Step 2

Seal the jar tightly and attach a tag with the following cooking instructions: 'Pour the contents of the jar into a large pot. Add 10 cups of water and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils, peas, and rice are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Adjust seasoning to taste and enjoy!'

Step 3

Optional: Include a handwritten note with suggestions for adding fresh ingredients like diced tomatoes, zucchini, spinach, or shredded carrots for extra flavor and nutrition.

Step 4

Decorate the jar with a ribbon, fabric, or a personalized label to make it gift-ready.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	476.7 grams (476.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1309

Total Fat 6.90g	9%
Saturated Fat 1.30g	7%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5090mg	221%
Total Carbohydrate 252.10g	92%
Dietary Fiber 44.80g	160%
Total Sugars 19.60g
Protein 71.40g	143%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 243mg	19%
Iron 15mg	85%
Potassium 2503mg	53%

*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: 4.6%

Protein: 21.1%

Carbs: 74.4%