Chicken Noodle Gift Idea

I wanted to share with you a recipe and DIY gift idea. I was recently introduced to a "soup in a bag" craft that make the greatest "little" gifts for teachers, neighbors, etc. Or just have them on hand for a quick and easy dinner idea. 

Chicken Noodle Soup (in a bag)

Ingredients for the layered soup mix:

¼ cup lentils

2 tbsp. dried onion flakes

1 ½ tablespoons chicken bouillon granules

½ tsp. dried dill weed or dill seed

1/8 tsp celery seed

1/8 tsp garlic powder

approximately 1 cup medium egg noodles

1 bay leaf

*Layer all ingredients as listed above into a medium sized bakers decorating bag. Use a twist tie to seal.

Tie off with decorative ribbon!

*Print out a gift tag and include the following cooking instructions:

Bring 8 cups of water to boil in large saucepan. Stir in soup mix. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Discard bay leaf and stir in 1½ cups of mixed vegtables and 2 cups of cooked, diced chicken or turkey. Simmer for five minutes until vegetables are tender and chicken is heated through.

  There has been a winter chill here in California the past few days, and this soup was the perfect treat that warmed the soul! Enjoy!