You will need:
2 ( 1 quart) jars with tight-fitting lids
Decoration for jars if desired
INGREDIENTS:
1 pound red lentils*
1 pound red lentils*
1/2 lb organic green lentils*
1/2 lb organic yellow lentils*
Sea Salt
6 tablespoon(s) minced dried onion*
2 tablespoon(s) curry powder*
1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder*
6 tablespoon(s) minced dried onion*
2 tablespoon(s) curry powder*
1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder*
1/2 package(s) (5-ounce) dried apple rings, cut into 1/2-inch pieces*
2 tablespoon(s) dried parsley leaves*
2 tablespoon(s) dried parsley leaves*
*Use organic if readily available in your area. Most health or bulk food stores carry organic lentils. They are relatively inexpensive.
Directions to create:
In bottom of each glass jar, place 8 ounces red lentils; top with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 3 tablespoons dried onion, 1 tablespoon curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 8 ounces green lentils, 1/2 cup apple pieces, and 1 tablespoon parsley, in that order. Seal jars and store at room temperature up to 1 month.
Prepare labels with cooking instructions; attach to jars. Add these cooking directions to each label before giving as a gift:
Directions: Place lentil soup mix in 3-quart saucepan with 7 cups water. Heat to boiling on high. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes 8 cups soup.
Directions to create:
In bottom of each glass jar, place 8 ounces red lentils; top with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 3 tablespoons dried onion, 1 tablespoon curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 8 ounces green lentils, 1/2 cup apple pieces, and 1 tablespoon parsley, in that order. Seal jars and store at room temperature up to 1 month.
Prepare labels with cooking instructions; attach to jars. Add these cooking directions to each label before giving as a gift:
Directions: Place lentil soup mix in 3-quart saucepan with 7 cups water. Heat to boiling on high. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes 8 cups soup.
This recipe was adapted from one found in Good Housekeeping magazine.
