Turkey Noodle Soup Mix
Ingredients:
Layer these ingredients in this order in a jar with a tight lid.
- 1/4 cup red lentils
- 2 Tbsp. dried minced onion
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. chicken bouillon granules
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1/8 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup uncooked medium egg noodles
Directions for recipe card to attach to jar of soup mix.
- 1 jar turkey noodle soup mix
- 8 cups water
- 1 16-oz pkg frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 cups cooked, diced turkey
Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Stir in jar of soup mix. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf. Stir in frozen mixed vegetables and turkey meat. Cook 5 minutes more or until vegetables and turkey are heated through and tender.
Chili Seasoning Mix
Mix together in small bowl:
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. ground pepper
Pour into a small jar. Use a funnel or creased waxed paper or tinfoil to pour into small jar openings.
Directions for recipe card to attach to jar:
- 1 jar Chili Seasoning Mix
- 1 lb. ground beef or turkey
- 1 can no-salt diced tomatoes
- 1 can white, black or red beans
Brown ground meat in a skillet. Pour off any fat. Add seasoning mix, tomatoes and beans. Cover and let simmer for 15-20 minutes. Can top with shredded low-fat cheese, low-fat sour cream, sliced green onions. Serve with whole grain tortilla chips or a whole grain cracker.
Hot Chocolate Mix
Mix together and pour into a jar:
- ½ C. sugar
- ½ C. cocoa powder
Directions for recipe card to attach to jar:
- 2 Tbsp. cocoa mix
- ¾ cup of low-fat milk
On a stove-top or in the microwave, heat the milk (do not boil the milk). Stir in 2 Tbsp. of hot cocoa mix until dissolved. Pour into mug and add sugar-free marshmallows or a peppermint stick if desired.
Note: Put the mix in a resealable plastic bag and place in a festive mug with the recipe card attached for a great holiday gift!
-Suzanne