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Frugal Lentil Barley Soup Mix in a Jar

Make a cheap, hearty lentil barley soup mix using dry pantry staples. Just add water for a cozy budget meal that stores for months.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook time when using mix 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 154
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup brown or red lentils
  • ¼ cup sun-dried tomato halves cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons dried vegetable flakes or soup greens
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • ½ teaspoon dried minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • ½ cup uncooked medium pearled barley
To make the soup later:
  • 1 package of dry soup mix
  • 5-6 cups of water
  • 1 14.5 oz diced tomatoes with onions peppers, celery
  • 8 oz smoked sausage cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Method
 

  1. Layer lentils, sun-dried tomatoes, vegetable flakes, onion, bouillon, oregano, garlic, black pepper, red pepper flakes (if using), and barley in a 1-pint jar with a tight-fitting lid. You can also use a Mylar bag.
  2. Seal the jar and store in a cool, dry pantry until ready to use.
To make the soup:
  1. Place contents of jar, water, tomatoes and sausage in a large soup pot. Partially cover and cook for 1 - 1.5 hours. Season with lemon pepper.
  2. Place contents of jar, water, tomatoes and sausage in slow cooker. Stir; cover and cook on low 6-8 hours.Season with lemon pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 582mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 64IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg

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