Last updated on January 4th, 2024 at 12:57 am
Layered soup in a jar makes a super stand-alone gift any time. But combined in a “theme” gift basket they make an even more impressive gift in a jar presentation. Inexpensive ingredients and quick to assemble!
I made my first layered soup in a jar recipes for my Christmas gift baskets 10 years ago. This recipe for Chicken Noodle Soup, along with a jar of Minestrone Soup, were nestled in with a rice hot pack, crackers, pine cones, a Christmas ornament and homemade kahlua. All this in an orange crate wrapped in cellophane and tied with curling ribbon. Ten years hence and its still a classic gift.
This idea is also a great pick-me-up for a poorly friend. Pack in a crate or basket: a homemade Rice Hot Pack, Chicken Noodle Soup in a Jar, cough drops, Vicks vapor rub, and a good book.
And, of course, this is a great pantry staple soup mix to have on hand for yourself, especially after Thanksgiving or Christmas, or whenever you have leftover chicken or turkey.
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Chicken Noodle Soup in a Jar –
Ingredients:
¼ cup of red lentils
2 tbsp. dried minced onion or onion flakes
1½ tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
½ tsp. dried dill weed or dill seed
1/8 tsp each celery seed and garlic powder
approximately 1 cup medium egg noodles
1 bay leaf.
Directions:
In a two-cup jar, layer from bottom in the order listed above, then seal the jar.
Include these instructions:
You can use our free printable to attach the recipe instructions to your jar gift or write your own with the following instructions:
Bring 8 cups of water to boil in large saucepan. Stir in jar of soup mix.
Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
Discard bay leaf and stir in 1½ cups of frozen corn or mixed vegetables and 2 cups of cooked, diced chicken or turkey.
Simmer for five minutes until vegetables are tender and chicken is heated through.
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Patty says
Where can I buy dehydrated vegetables? If you have a shopping link for it (and dehydrated chicken), please reply as I’m making these soup jars as Christmas gifts and I think it should include all the food ingredients in the jar
Jane Lake says
I have found dehydrated vegetables at grocery stores and bulk food stores, but Amazon also seems to have dehydrated vegetables at https://amzn.to/31gv9Zv although I haven’t tried these personally.
I was also rather amazed to find dehydrated chicken, recommended for recipes, soups and stews, also at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3E6LPRv
patty banzhof says
thank you!
Jane Lake says
You are most welcome, Patty. Happy Christmas!
MelyB says
Can you add dehydrated veggies instead of fresh ones while cooking?
Jane Lake says
I haven’t tried that actually. I think it could work in a pinch, but I don’t use many dehydrated veggies myself. If you try it, please let me know how it turns out!
Candace Roberts says
I use dehydrated veggies all the time. Great way to always have them on hand. Use will need to cook longer. Try a little until the vegetables are soft. Enjoy. This recipe would be great in a well stocked pantry
Jane Lake says
Thank you for this information, Candace. I’ve been thinking of buying a dehydrator myself, although I know you can also buy pre-packaged, dried veggies too.
And, you’re right, this recipe would be a great addition to any well-stocked pantry!
Patty says
Where can I buy dehydrated vegetables? If you have a shopping link for it (and dehydrated chicken), please reply as I’m making these soup jars as Christmas gifts and I think it should include all the food ingredients in the jar
Jane Helzerman says
How many servings does this pint jar mx make?
Mary Martisius says
I’ve started making more of your jar soups, and I can’t tell you how much people LOVE them! Many people come home from working all day, and this solves the dilemma of…”what’s for dinner”……especially on a cold, snowy day in Michigan! The soups are easy, effortless and super tasty. Thank you for sharing them, and giving us a way to lift the spirits of others!!
Mary
Jane Lake says
Thank you for sharing this, Mary. I’m so happy the recipes work well for you and the people that you make them for; my family members love the soups too!