FOOD FRIDAY

I want to share one more gift mix with you. This one is perfect for the person who may not eat cookies, etc. For this one you need a wide mouth pint jar, lid and ring. It too can be decorated with appropriate holiday fabric and ribbon.

Layered Patchwork Soup Mix in a Pint Jar

1/2 cup barley

1/2 cup split peas

1/2 cup long grain converted rice

1/2 cup lentils

1. Layer these four ingredients in a wide mouth pint canning jar in the order given.

Mix the following seasoning ingredients in a small bowl & place in a sandwich bag and tie seasoning into a corner of bag with a piece of ribbon.

1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

1 teaspoon dried minced garlic

1 tsp salt

1 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon sage

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon McCormick Herb Seasoning.

Decorate jar lid and attach seasoning packet. Include the following instructions for the recipient;

1. Empty jar into colander, pick over beans and rinse well.

2. Place mix in a large pan with 10 cups of water.

3. Chop and add 1 medium onion and seasoning packet.

4 Bring to boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Check after 30 minutes to see if it needs more water. Cook until tender.

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