Holiday Split Pea Soup Mix in a Jar
Instructions:
- 1 (2.75 ounce) package country gravy mix (regular or no-fat)
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
- 2 teaspoons imitation bacon bits
- 2 teaspoons celery flakes
- 2 teaspoons dried minced onion1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 1/4 cups dried split green peas
- 1 bay leaf
- Pour gravy mix into wide-mouth pint jar.
- In small bowl stir together bouillon granules, bacon bits, celery flakes, onion and parsley flakes.
- Pour into jar to make second layer.
- Add peas; place bay leaf on top. Seal with lid.
- Attach gift tag (below) and decorate jar as desired.
- Attach the following instructions to a gift tag:Holiday Split Pea Soup
- Empty contents of jar into large saucepan or Dutch oven.
- Add 6 cups water; heat to boiling, stirring often.
- Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until peas are tender, stirring frequently to prevent peas from sticking.
- Remove bay leaf.
- Serve soup with dollop of sour cream and bacon bits, if desired.
- Makes 6 servings.