As the weather gets colder, home made soups get more popular. For those who like to make homemade gifts for Christmas or Hanukkah, putting the ingredients in pint mason jars or other containers in layers also makes an easy to make and attractive gift for family or friends. Put all the herbs and spices in a snack size plastic baggie, put on top inside the jar and attach the recipe for putting it all together on a ribbon around the jar.
This recipe for split pea soup can be made with either all yellow or all green split peas, or half and half for a colorful arrangement in layers. For those who do not want to keep it vegan, use bouillon cubes and add cooked ham at the end.
Split Pea Soup Mix
Makes 1 pint size Mason jar.
Ingredients
2 cups yellow and/or green split peas
1 tsp each of onion powder and thyme
1/2 tsp each garlic powder and Mediterranean spice or oregano
1/4 tsp black pepper
½ tsp. turmeric for more tang and color. (optional)
Instructions
If using two colors, layer peas in jar.
Place spices in baggie and place on top
Seal jar. Decorate, label and include cooking Instructions.
Cooking Instructions
Also needed:
5 cups soup stock, water or bouillon
1-2 cups chopped cooked ham (optional)
Remove spice pack. Rinse split peas in strainer in cold water.
Add peas and spices in pot with five cups of soup stock.
Bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring several times and add water as need.
Cook until peas are tender. Puree for smooth finish if desired.
If adding ham, stir int in and simmer 5 minutes.
Yield Fills a pint (500 ml) jar, Makes 6 cups of soup
If you prefer to include bouillon powder/cubes, replace the stock with water and add 2 cubes or 2 Tbsp powder (or as instructed on your bouillon package for 5 cups of water)
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