EASY WINTER IN A JAR

RECIPE OF THE MONTH | DECEMBER | BeMe2023

Recipe by: Catherine McCord | Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 1.5 hours

INGREDIENTS:

• 2/3 cup dry brown or green lentils

• 2/3 cup dry yellow split peas

• 2/3 cup dry green split peas

• 1 cup dry barley

• 2 vegetable bouillon cubes

• 1 teaspoon chili powder

• 1 tablespoon ground cumin

• 2 teaspoons garlic powder

• 2 teaspoons onion powder

• 2 teaspoons kosher salt

• 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes

• 10 cups water

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a quart-sized mason jar, layer 1/2 of the lentils, 1/2 of the yellow split peas, 1/2 of the green split peas, the barley, 1/2 of the green split peas, 1/2 of the yellow split peas, 1/2 of the lentils. Top with the spices and bouillon cubes.

2. To make the soup: combine contents of jar with the tomatoes and water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 1 – 1 1/2 hours, until the lentils and barley are soft.

NUTRITION FACTS:

• Serving size: 8-10 people

• Calories: 230 cal

• Carbohydrates: 44g

• ProteinL 13g

• Fat: 1g

• Sodium: 170mg

• Fiber: 15g

• Sugar: 5g