Beef Barley Soup In A Jar

A gifts-in-a-jar recipe for Beef Barley Soup In A Jar.

AmericanChickenIntermediate240 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 jar, 1 pt.
  • 0.8 cup medium pearl barley, separated
  • 0.5 cup dried lentils
  • 2 tbsp dried parsley flakes
  • 0.3 cup dried minced onions
  • 0.3 cup instant beef bouillon
  • 2 tbsp dried celery flakes
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 0.3 tsp black pepper
  • 0.3 tsp dried minced garlic

Instructions

  1. 1

    Layer soup kit ingredients in jar in order listed, using half of barley first and then remaining barley at the top. Close jar securely with lid. Attach cooking instructions. Beef Barley Soup 2 lb. boneless beef chuck, cut in 1/2− to 3/4−inch pieces or 2 lb. lean hamburger 1 T. vegetable oil Contents of gift jar 10 C. water Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat and brown the meat. Pour off drippings. Add the contents of soup kit jar and water to Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours or until beef is fork tender. Discard bay leaves. Yields 8 servings.

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