Rainbow Bean Soup Mix in a Quart Jar

Brighten your pantry and your dinner table with this vibrant and wholesome recipe for Rainbow Bean Soup Mix in a Quart Jar! Perfect for meal prepping or gifting, this layered jar features a colorful medley of dried red kidney beans, black beans, chickpeas, green and yellow split peas, red lentils, and pearl barley, creating a stunning visual display. Complementing the hearty mix are aromatic spices like oregano, thyme, garlic powder, and a touch of bay leaf for an irresistible homemade flavor. Easy to assemble and full of plant-based protein, this soup mix transforms into a comforting, nutrient-packed meal with minimal effort—just add broth and simmer to perfection. Whether enjoyed on a chilly evening or shared with loved ones, this Rainbow Bean Soup is as delightful to eat as it is to prepare. Keywords: rainbow bean soup, soup mix in a jar, layered jar recipe, giftable soup mix, vegetarian soup, DIY soup mix.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:135 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Dried red kidney beans
• 0.5 cup Dried black beans
• 0.5 cup Dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
• 0.4 cup Dried green split peas
• 0.4 cup Dried yellow split peas
• 0.3 cup Dried red lentils
• 0.5 cup Dried pearl barley
• 2 tablespoons Dried minced onion
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 piece Bay leaf

Directions

Step 1

Start by layering the dried beans, lentils, split peas, and barley into a clean quart-sized jar. To create visually appealing layers, add each type of bean one at a time in the order listed.

Step 2

Gently shake the jar after each layer to level it but avoid mixing the layers.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine the dried minced onion, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and the bay leaf. Place this spice mix into a small plastic bag or wrap it in parchment paper, then tuck it securely into the top of the jar so it does not mix with the beans.

Step 4

Seal the jar with a tight-fitting lid. If giving as a gift, attach a tag with the following cooking instructions:

Step 5

To prepare the Rainbow Bean Soup: Empty the contents of the jar and the spice mix into a large pot. Add 8 cups of vegetable broth or water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender. Add more water or broth if needed during cooking.

Step 6

Optional: Add chopped carrots, celery, and onion at the start of cooking for more flavor. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(636.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2005.4

Total Fat 11.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2686.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 373.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 105.0g	0%
Total Sugars 32.8g
Protein 118.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 479.3mg	0%
Iron 31.9mg	0%
Potassium 5226.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 5.0%

Protein: 22.8%

Carbs: 72.2%