Homemade Food Gift from Your Kitchen This hearty soup makes an attractive homemade gift with layers of beans, barley a nd spices. Making your own dry soup mix from beans and spices couldn’t be easier. In an attractive clear glass jar (such as a Ball jar), layer the beans, barley and spices to artfully display the various shapes, sizes and colors. Add a ribbon and tag and you have a thoughtful and tasty gift for your co-workers, family, and friends. INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon/15ml chili powder 1 teaspoon/5ml ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon/2ml dried oregano 1/3 cup dried black/67g beans 1/2 cup/92g pearl barley 1/3 cup/67g dried kidney beans 1/3 cup/67g dried great northern beans PREPARATION Layer chili powder, cumin, oregano, black beans, barley, kidney beans and great northern beans in a clean, dry 2-cup/500ml jar or bag. To turn the soup mix into a pot of soup: Heat 1 tablespoon/15g extra-virgin olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 diced large onion
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