Rice and Lentil Soup in a Jar

• 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1/3 cup uncooked converted rice
• 1/3 cup red lentils
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1/3 cup uncooked converted rice
• 1/3 cup green lentils
• 2 teaspoons butter or margarine
• 8 cups water
• 1/4 cup chopped celery (optional)
• 1 cup cubed cooked chicken (optional)

1. Measure the chicken bouillon granules into a 1 pint jar.
2. Top with 1/3 cup of instant rice, red lentils, dried parsley, pepper, poultry seasoning, 1/3 cup of rice and then the green lentils on top.
3. Seal with a lid and ring for gift giving.
4. To make the soup, bring the butter and water to a boil in a large pot.
5. Pour in the contents of the jar and add celery and chicken if using.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.

chicken bouillon granules, rice, red lentils, parsley, ground black pepper, poultry seasoning, rice, green lentils, butter, water, celery, chicken

Taken from allrecipes.com/recipe/rice-and-lentil-soup-in-a-jar/ (may not work)