Holiday Split-Pea Soup Mix

By mikeimmell

You can store this split pea soup mix on a shelf and have it ready to prepare in no time at all. Great for those on the go or when you have unexpected company.

Ingredients

• 1 (2.75-ounce) pkg. chicken gravy mix
• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
• 2 teaspoons imitation bacon bits
• 2 teaspoons celery flakes
• 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 1/4 cups dried split green peas
• 1 bay leaf (place on top and not in soup mix)

Details

Cooking time 120mins
Adapted from comfybelly.com

Preparation

Step 1

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING THE SOUP MIX:
Measure ingredients in layers in jar or blend in a vacuum seal bag if desired.

DIRECTIONS FOR PREPARING THE SOUP:
Attach Gift Tag to the jar or bag with these directions:


Turn your crock pot on to high and add the soup mix and 6 c. water.
Simmer for 1 -2 hours or until desired consistency. Remove bay leaf prior to serving.

COOKS NOTE: We also enjoy adding 1 cup of shredded carrots and 1 cup of frozen peas to the soup after it has cooked. Simply put the carrots and peas in a small microwave save bowl or container, cover, and cook in your microwave on high setting for 30 seconds to 1 minute.