Italian Soup Mix in a Jar

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"From Gooseberry Patch More Gifts for Giving."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Yields: 2 quarts

ingredients

• 118.29 ml dried pinto bean
• 118.29 ml dried pink beans
• 118.29 ml dried kidney beans
• 236.59 ml small bow tie pasta, uncooked
• 14.79 ml dried parsley
• 14.79 ml chicken bouillon
• 4.92 ml dried oregano
• 4.92 ml dried basil
• 4.92 ml garlic salt
• 4.92 ml salt
• 2.46 ml instant minced garlic
• 1.23 ml red pepper flakes

• Additional ingredients

• 793.78 g can crushed tomatoes
• 236.59 ml sliced carrot
• 236.59 ml sliced celery
• 236.59 ml chopped onion

directions

1. Layer beans in order listed in a 1-quart wide-mouth jar; set aside.
2. Place pasta in a plastic zip-lock bag; gently pack on top of beans; secure lid.
3. Place the remaining ingredients in a small plastic zip-lock bag or small jar; pack both jars or jar and zip-lock bag together in a basket; include cooking instructions.
4. Cooking instructions: set the spice mixture and pasta aside; pour the beans in a mixing bowl; rinse with water and drain.
5. Cover the beans with water; let soak overnight; rinse, drain, and pour into a 5-quart Dutch oven; add in 8 cups water, a 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes, seasonings in jar or bag, 1 cup sliced carrots, 1 cup sliced celery, 1 cup chopped onions.
6. Bring to a boil; lower heat, and simmer, covered, for 2 hours.
7. Uncover and gently boil until thickened (about 35 minutes).
8. Stir in pasta; heat about 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.

Reviews

[QueenBee49444]

I fixed this for my hubby & son today. Their only complaint was where's the meat. I thought it was delicious without meat - I don't even like meat! I did increase the box tie pasta to 1 cup plus a couple of handfuls. Absolutely delicious and a great gift idea too.