Recipe for cooking Beef Barley Soup Mix in a Jar

Soups for Salads :: Soup Mixes

Beef Barley Soup Mix in a Jar

1 (1 pint) jar
3/4 C. med. pearl barley, separated
1/2 C. dried lentils
2 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes
1/4 C. dried minced onions
1/4 C. instant beef bouillon
2 Tbsp. dried celery flakes
1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. dried minced garlic

Layer soup kit ingredients in jar in order listed, using half of barley first and then remaining barley at the top. Close jar securely with lid. Attach cooking instructions.

Beef Barley Soup

1 (2 lb.) boneless beef chuck, cut in 1/2-
    to 3/4-in. pieces or 2 lb. lean hamburger
1 Tbsp. canola oil
Contents of gift jar
10 C. water

Heat oil in Dutch oven over med. heat and brown the meat. Pour off drippings. Add the contents of soup kit jar and water to Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hr. or until beef is fork tender.

Discard bay leaves.

Makes approximately 8 servings.