Recipe for cooking Sun-Dried Tomato and Penne Soup Mix in a Jar

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Sun-Dried Tomato and Penne Soup Mix in a Jar

2 C. penne pasta
1 C. sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 C. dried shiitake mushrooms (or other dried mushrooms)
1/4 C. onion flakes
1/4 C. parsley flakes
Bouquet Garni

Layer mix ingredients into a qt. home canning jar in the order given. Adjust cap. Prepare Bouquet Garni.

Attach Bouquet Garni and recipe card to neck of jar.

Sun-Dried Tomato and Penne Soup
Contents of jar
Bouquet Garni
8 C. vegetable broth
1 (14.5 oz.) can diced Roma tomatoes
1 (15 oz.) can cannelloni beans
1/4 C. Madeira or other sweet white wine, optional
Salt and pepper

Mix together soup mix, Bouquet Garni, vegetable broth and tomatoes in a 6- to 8-qt. saucepot. Simmer, covered, until pasta and vegetables are tender. Stir in cannelloni beans and wine, if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Continue simmering for 15 min. Remove Bouquet Garni.

NOTE: If there is not enough liquid in soup, add additional vegetable broth or water.

Bouquet Garni
1 Tbsp. dried minced garlic
1 1/2 tsp. dried crushed thyme
1 1/2 tsp. dried minced basil
1/2 tsp. dried crushed red pepper

Mix together herbs in a bowl and gently stir to blend. Place herb mixture in the center of a 5 x 5-in. square of cheesecloth. Bring corners together to form a bag and secure with a piece of white cotton string, or use a muslin spice bag. Tie Bouquet Garni to jar of Sun-Dried Tomato and Penne Soup Mix.