Holiday Split Pea Soup Mix in a Jar

I found this online and thought it was too good not to share.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (2 3/4ounce) package  country gravy mix (regular or no-fat)
• 1  tablespoon chicken bouillon granule
• 2  teaspoons imitation bacon bits
• 2  teaspoons dried celery flakes
• 2  teaspoons  dried onion flakes
• 1  teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 1⁄4 cups  dried split green peas
• 1  bay leaf

Directions

1. Pour gravy mix into wide-mouth pint jar.
2. In small bowl, stir next five ingredients together.
3. Pour into jar to make second layer.
4. Add peas; place bay leaf on top.
5. Seal with lid.
6. Attach gift tag (below) and decorate jar as desired.
7. Attach the following instructions to a gift tag: Holiday Split Pea Soup.
8. Empty contents of jar into large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add 6 cups water; heat to boiling, stirring often. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours 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.