Recipe for cooking Holiday Split Pea Soup Mix in a Jar

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Holiday Split Pea Soup Mix in a Jar

Posted by Tiffany at recipegoldmine.com 12/8/2001 11:50 pm

Source: Tucson Citizen

Great last min. gift idea!!

1 (2.75 oz.) pkg. country gravy mix (regular or no-fat)
1 Tbsp. chicken bouillon granules
2 tsp. imitation bacon bits
2 tsp. celery flakes
2 tsp. dried minced onion
1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1 1/4 C. dried split green peas
1 bay leaf

Pour gravy mix into wide-mouth pint jar.

In sm. bowl stir together bouillon granules, bacon bits, celery flakes, onion and parsley flakes. Pour into jar to make second layer. Add peas; place bay leaf on top. Seal with lid. Attach gift tag (below) and decorate jar as desired.

Attach the following instructions to a gift tag:

Holiday Split Pea Soup

Empty contents of jar into lrg. saucepan or Dutch oven. Add 6 C. water; heat to boiling, stirring often. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hr. or until peas are tender, stirring frequently to prevent peas from sticking. Remove bay leaf. Serve soup with dollop of sour cream and bacon bits, if desired.

Makes approximately 6 servings.