Gifts in a Jar: BEAN and PASTA SOUP MIX

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3/4 Cup Dried onion flakes
1/2 ounce dried celery flakes
1/2 Cup Dried parsley flakes
2 Tablespoons Dried basil
3 Tablespoons Dried oregano
3 Teaspoons Garlic powder
1 tsp pepper
12 Tablespoons Beef flavored bouillon granules
1 16 Ounce Pkg dried black beans
1 16 Ounce Pkg dried kidney beans
1 16 Ounce Pkg dried navy beans
1 16 Ounce Pkg elbow macaroni uncooked

You take the spices and mix them together. Then you separate them into 6 equal portions. I use the snack size baggies to put them in. Add 2 tablespoon bouillon granules to each package. This is the seasoning packet that goes with each one.

Combine black beans and next 3 ingredients; Split these into 6 even portions also.

Place one bag spice mix, 1 bag with beans , and a 1 bag of pasta in a jar or tin.
 

TO GIVE AS A GIFT ATTACH TO JAR:

Bean and Pasta Soup Mix with these instructions:
BEAN and PASTA SOUP MIX SOUP--
1 package Bean and Pasta Soup Mix
3 quarts water
Spice mix
1 carrot -- chopped
1 cup chopped cooked ham or kielbasa
1 (14-1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes. Sort and wash bean mix; place in a Dutch oven. Cover with water 2 inches above beans; soak 8 hours. Drain.