Holiday Split Pea Soup Mix In A Jar

• 1 (2 3/4 ounce) package country gravy mix (regular or no-fat)
• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granule
• 2 teaspoons imitation bacon bits
• 2 teaspoons dried celery flakes
• 2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 1/4 cups dried split green peas
• 1 bay leaf

1. Pour gravy mix into wide-mouth pint jar.
2. In small bowl, stir next five ingredients together.
3. Pour into jar to make second layer.
4. Add peas; place bay leaf on top.
5. Seal with lid.
6. Attach gift tag (below) and decorate jar as desired.
7. Attach the following instructions to a gift tag: Holiday Split Pea Soup.
8. 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.

country gravy mix, chicken bouillon granule, bacon bits, celery flakes, onion flakes, parsley flakes, green peas, bay leaf

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/holiday-split-pea-soup-mix-in-a-jar-355887 (may not work)