Alphabet Soup Mix

Alphabet Soup Mix Printable Gift Tag (PDF)
Recommend printing at actual size (4.25  x 5.5 inches)

Makes 4 servings | Serving size: 1 cup

Creating the Mix:

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups uncooked alphabet pasta
2 tablespoons dried vegetable flakes
1 teaspoon sodium-free chicken bouillon granules
1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
½ cup small fish-shaped or cheese crackers

Directions

1. Use a pint-sized wide-mouth jar.
2. Divide pasta and layer half of the pasta, vegetable flakes, bouillon granules, pepper, and remaining pasta in the jar.
3. Place crackers in a small food storage bag. Squeeze out air and seal.
4. Add a bag of crackers to the jar and cover the jar with a lid.
5. Attach gift tag instructions for the final product.

Note: Use the mix within 6 months.

Cooking the Recipe:

Ingredients

1 jar Alphabet Soup Mix
4 cups water
¼ cup tomato sauce

Directions

1. Remove crackers from the jar; set aside.
2. Place water, tomato sauce, and contents of jar into a large sauce pan.
3. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, uncovered, or until pasta is tender.
4. Serve with crackers.

Variation

• One cup of frozen vegetables may be added during the last 2 minutes of cooking time.