Instant Beef and Vegetable Soup in a Jar

Instant Beef and Vegetable Soup in a Jar
Ingredients:
1/3 cup Dehydrated rice Use any dehydrated grain
1/3 Cup Freeze-dried beef Use any protein that you prefer or leave it out
1/2 Cup Dehydrated vegetables Use whichever you prefer
1 tbsp Dehydrated onions
1.5 teaspoon bouillon use beef, chicken or vegetable
1.5 teaspoon Italian seasonings Use any blend that you like
1/2 teaspoon garlic
1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
1/4 teaspoon salt Don’t add if using bouillon
2 cups Water Or use broth if you don’t want to use bouillon
Instructions:
Layer ingredients into a canning jar
Use a canning lid for an airtight seal
To Cook
Place ingredients plus 2 cups of water and bring to a simmer in a medium sauce pan. Allow to simmer for fifteen minutes or until vegetables are rehydrated and soft.
Alternative #2: Place ingredients and water in a microwave-safe bowl or cup; run on high for 2-3 minutes (until water boils)
Remove carefully, cover, and allow to sit until vegetables have absorbed water and are soft.
Alternative #3: boil water in a kettle, pour over ingredients that are in a heat-proof bowl or container, allow to cook for fifteen minutes or so.