Jar of Wellness: DIY Healthy Soup Mix

This mason jar recipe is the perfect lazy, easy meal prep for those busy times. This satisfying soup is also balanced with protein, lots of fibre, and nutrients.

Recipe adapted from: https://www.food.com/recipe/soup-mix-in-a-jar-105198  

Photo taken from: https://www.food.com/recipe/soup-mix-in-a-jar-105198 

Ingredients

• JAR INGREDIENTS

  • 1 ⁄ 3 cup beef bouillon granules

  • 1 ⁄ 2 cup dried split peas

  • 1 ⁄ 4 cup pearl barley

  • 1 ⁄ 2 cup dry lentils

  • 1 ⁄ 4 cup dried onion flakes

  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning

  • 1 ⁄ 2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 1 ⁄ 2 cup uncooked alphabet pasta

• PREPARATION INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • 10-12 cups water

Directions

1. Try your best to remove the macaroni from the jar and set aside.

2. In a large pot, add diced tomatoes, 10-12 cups water, and remaining jar contents

3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes

4. Add macaroni, cover and simmer 15-20 minutes or until pasta and other ingredients are tender.

5. Remove bay leaves from pot.

6. Season with salt & pepper (optional) to taste before serving.

7. Enjoy!