Hearty, homemade gift idea – colorful layers of beans, barley & spices for a Southwestern classicSouthwestern Three-Bean & Barley Soup Mix
(Photo: YaDa Chef)Looking for a thoughtful, edible gift that’s as beautiful as it is delicious? This Southwestern Three-Bean & Barley Soup Mix is perfect. Layered in a clear glass jar, the vibrant beans, pearl barley, and fragrant spices create a striking presentation. Recipients simply add a few fresh ingredients and simmer for a comforting, protein-packed soup that’s ideal for chilly days.Why You’ll Love This Recipe
(Photo: YaDa Chef)Looking for a thoughtful, edible gift that’s as beautiful as it is delicious? This Southwestern Three-Bean & Barley Soup Mix is perfect. Layered in a clear glass jar, the vibrant beans, pearl barley, and fragrant spices create a striking presentation. Recipients simply add a few fresh ingredients and simmer for a comforting, protein-packed soup that’s ideal for chilly days.Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Makes a beautiful handmade gift
- Shelf-stable for months
- High in fiber and plant-based protein
- Naturally gluten-free and vegan
- One jar = one generous pot of soup
This hearty soup makes an attractive homemade gift with layers of beans, barley and spices. Making your own dry soup mix from beans and spices couldn’t be easier. In an attractive clear glass jar (such as a Ball jar), layer the beans, barley and spices to artfully display the various shapes, sizes and colors. Add a ribbon and tag and you have a thoughtful and tasty gift for your co-workers, family, and friends.
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon/15ml chili powder
1 teaspoon/5ml ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon/2ml dried oregano
1/3 cup dried black/67g beans
1/2 cup/92g pearl barley
1/3 cup/67g dried kidney beans
1/3 cup/67g dried great northern beans
1 tablespoon/15ml chili powder
1 teaspoon/5ml ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon/2ml dried oregano
1/3 cup dried black/67g beans
1/2 cup/92g pearl barley
1/3 cup/67g dried kidney beans
1/3 cup/67g dried great northern beans
PREPARATION
Layer chili powder, cumin, oregano, black beans, barley, kidney beans and great northern beans in a clean, dry 2-cup/500ml jar or bag.
Layer chili powder, cumin, oregano, black beans, barley, kidney beans and great northern beans in a clean, dry 2-cup/500ml jar or bag.
To turn the soup mix into a pot of soup: Heat 1 tablespoon/15g extra-virgin olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 diced large onion, 1 diced celery stalk and 1 diced carrot; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add 9 cups water/2.5 liters, 4 cups/1 liter broth and the soup mix. Bring to a lively simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, 1 3/4 to 2 1/2 hours (adding more water, 1/2 cup/125ml at a time, if necessary or desired). Season salt to taste.
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