Lentil Curry Soup In A Jar
Easy soup in a jar gift with a hearty lentil curry soup mix. A budget-friendly, homemade recipe that’s simple to assemble and cook.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 306kcal
Equipment
- 1 quart glass jar
- tag and ribbon/twine
- large soup pot for cooking later
Ingredients
For Jar:
- 1 cup red lentils*
- 1 cup yellow lentils*
- 1/4 cup chopped dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large dried chili pepper or two small dried peppers
To Add Later:
- 3 tablespoons butter or ghee
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 8 cups chicken broth or water
Instructions
To Make Jar:
- Add the lentils to a quart size jar, alternating layers of red and yellow lentils if you're using both colors.
- Add a layer of chopped, dried tomatoes.
- In a small baggie, place the curry powder, turmeric, and salt. Close with a twist tie.
- Place the baggie and dried chili pepper on top of the tomato layer.
- Attach a lid to seal the jar, print out the tags you can download below, and attach one to the jar with ribbon or twine.
To Make Soup:
- In a 4-quart or larger soup pot, heat the butter over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and sauté about 5 minutes until soft.
- Sprinkle in the contents of the spice bag and the dried chili. Stir with the onion mixture for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the remaining ingredients from the jar along with 8 cups of chicken broth or water. Heat to boiling over high heat, lower heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook 30 to 45 minutes, or until lentils are tender
Notes
*Or use all of one color (2 cups total).
Storage:
- Jars of sealed soup mix can be stored about 8-12 months.
- After making soup, store in the fridge for 4-5 days or freeze in 1-cup portions for longer storage, up to 6 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 1613mg | Potassium: 766mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 293IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 5mg
