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Home » Recipes » Mason Jar Christmas Gifts: Lentil Soup in a Jar

Mason Jar Christmas Gifts: Lentil Soup in a Jar

12/5/19

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This Curried Lentil Soup in a Jar is an affordable homemade gift idea – read on for more Mason Jar Christmas Gifts that are perfect for the holidays! 

This Curried Lentil Soup in a Jar is one of those affordable homemade mason jar gifts that is a perfect Christmas food gift! It makes a delicious, hearty soup - especially with added vegetables!
This Curried Lentil Soup in a Jar is one of those affordable homemade mason jar gifts that is a perfect Christmas food gift! It makes a delicious, hearty soup - especially with added vegetables!

Easy Coconut Curry Lentil Soup in a Jar

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Ingredients in Mason jar Christmas gifts

OMGGGG say hello to my fave new mason jar soup! And it is the EASIEST soup you'll ever make, no lie!

And did I mention they make amazing mason jar Christmas gifts?!

Not only is this Curried Lentil Soup in a Jar the perfect gift idea, it's also just a plain old delicious last-minute meal idea for cold winter nights. So basically it's like Christmas food gifts and meal prep all in one. Amazing if I do say so myself.

Did I also mention that you already most likely have all the spices on hand in your spice drawer? I mean, hopefully your spice drawer is well-stocked, but most of the ingredient list is made up of no-cook pantry staples. Here's everything you need to make them:

  • red lentils
  • garlic powder
  • onion flakes
  • curry powder
  • paprika
  • turmeric
  • cumin
  • bouillon cube

Easy Coconut Curry Lentil Soup in a Jar

How to make lentil soup in a jar

This lentil soup in a jar is SO easy to make! Here's how to assemble them:

  1. Using 8oz mason jars, add 1/2 cup lentils, then all the spices. Add the remaining 1/2 cup lentils.
  2. Add lid and set aside or give as a gift along with a can of coconut milk.

It's easy enough to turn this soup into a full blown meal once you have the jars assembled. You'll basically add some veggies, some optional coconut milk and heat on the stove for 20 minutes or so. It doesn't get any easier than that!

Easy Coconut Curry Lentil Soup in a Jar

Other Mason Jar Christmas Gifts

And before we dive too much into these Mason jar gifts, I thought I would offer up some other delicious Christmas Food Gifts for you to gather some ideas as we are quickly coming up on the holidays!

Here are some other amazing mason jar Christmas gifts that are perfect to make for your loved ones, and they're an amazingly affordable way to get everybody a little something without having to run to too many different stores.

Mason jar christmas gifts

Peep these Christmas food gifts below:

  • Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar by Chattavore
  • Moroccan Lentil Soup by The Healthy Maven
  • S'mores Mason Jar Gift by A Night Owl
  • Homemade Vanilla Cake Mix by Life, Love and Sugar
  • Cinnamon Candied Almonds by Cooking Classy
  • Gingerbread Granola by Five Heart Home
  • Homemade Pancake Mix by Skip to My Lou
  • Banana Bread Jars by One Sweet Mess

Easy Coconut Curry Lentil Soup in a Jar

Add-ins for mason jar soup

I will say that the can of coconut milk adds a nice touch to these mason jar gifts but technically you don't even need that, or the veggies.

Though it's fairly common to find baked goods ready to go in a jar as Christmas food gifts, finding savoury options is much harder! You don't want to put the onus on your loved ones to have to go out and buy a bunch of ingredients they wouldn't already have on hand at home, so soup in a jar and cookies/pancakes/sweets are a more viable option to give as mason jar gifts since they don't spoil and all you often need to add is water or a staple like eggs.

If you'd like to make this soup a full meal, here are the add-ins I used:

  • butter
  • carrots
  • celery
  • coconut milk
  • baby spinach

Here's how you would cook these jars:

  1. Melt butter in a large pot, then saute carrots and celery.
  2. Mix bouillon cube from jar boiling water and stir until dissolved. Add broth and coconut milk to the pot with veggies, bringing to a boil.
  3. Add lentil soup mix and simmer for 20 minutes until lentils are fully cooked. Remove from heat and stir in spinach. Serve and enjoy!

Easy Coconut Curry Lentil Soup in a Jar

Ingredient substitutions

Here are some other veggie options that would work with this soup if you'd like to switch it up!

  • Bell peppers
  • Broccoli
  • Cauliflower
  • Sweet potato
  • Greens like kale or Swiss chard
  • Squash
  • Zucchini
  • Cabbage
  • Leeks
  • Green beans

You see it in the fridge? Dump it in here! Cooking times for different veggies may vary – celery and carrots for instance take longer to cook and won't be too unappetizing even if they cook too long, but other veggies like bell peppers and broccoli won't be as good if left in for too long so adjust the time you throw in the veggies as you make substitutions.

For a more delicate vegetable like zucchini or broccoli I would recommend stirring them in within the last 5 minutes of cooking time, while I would recommend stirring in greens like spinach, kale or Swiss chard in at the very end when you're removing the soup from heat. Don't cook them at the very beginning like I did with the carrots and celery – adjust accordingly.

And here are some other spices you can use:

  • Thyme
  • Rosemary
  • Onion powder
  • Chili powder
  • Italian seasoning
  • Coriander

More mason jar soup recipes

  • Spiralized Zucchini Noodle Soup Jars
  • Mason jar noodle soup 
  • Minestrone soup jars

Easy Coconut Curry Lentil Soup in a Jar

Storing and reheating cooked soup

You can store leftover cooked soup in the fridge up to 5 days in glass bowls, or even add the leftovers back into your glass jars! Simply reheat in the microwave for 2 minutes or so and the leftovers taste just like new!

Freezing cooked soup

Now, on top of all the other things I mentioned, this Easy Coconut Curry Lentil Soup in a Jar is also FREEZER-FRIENDLY when fully cooked!

Whip up a giant batch, then store in individual serving-size glass containers and freeze up to 3 months, reheating for 6-7 minutes or so in the microwave. Could dinner GET any easier?!

Talk about a ton of power from a tiny little jar of food. Your friends and family are just going to LOVE these Mason Jar Christmas Gifts!

Easy Coconut Curry Lentil Soup in a Jar

Tools for this recipe

  • These are the mason jars I used in this recipe
  • You can get larger 32oz mason jars too!
  • These colourful mason jar lids are so fun and perfect if you lose your lids

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Easy Coconut Curry Lentil Soup in a Jar

Curried Lentil Soup in a Jar

This Curried Lentil Soup in a Jar is an affordable homemade gift idea - read on for more Mason Jar Christmas Gifts that are perfect for the holidays!
4.77 from 13 votes
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 1 jar (4 servings per jar)
Calories: 427kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson

Ingredients

Dry Soup Mix

  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion flakes
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 bouillon cube (chicken or vegetable)

Soup add ons

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 cups boiling water (for bouillon cube)
  • 1 can full fat coconut milk
  • 1 cup chopped baby spinach

Instructions

Assemble the gift

  • Using 8oz mason jars, add 1/2 cup lentils, then all the spices. Add the remaining 1/2 cup lentils. Add lid and set aside or give as a gift along with a can of coconut milk.

Turn it into a full meal

  • In a large pot, melt butter over med-high heat. Add carrots and celery, sauteing for 7-8 minutes until veggies are softened. Mix bouillon cube from jar with 2 cups boiling water and stir until dissolved. Add broth and coconut milk to the pot with veggies, bringing to a boil.
  • Add lentil soup mix and simmer for 20 minutes until lentils are fully cooked. Remove from heat and stir in spinach. Serve and enjoy! Soup also freezes well! Add to glass bowls, freeze up to 3 months, and reheat in the microwave for 6-7 minutes, stirring halfway through.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 43.75g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 479mg | Potassium: 741.5mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 6200IU | Vitamin C: 6.4mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 4.6mg
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Comments

  1. Allison says

    April 16, 2022 at 20:12

    Could you use frozen spinach with this recipe?

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      April 26, 2022 at 15:15

      Yes you could!

      Reply
  2. Julia says

    March 12, 2022 at 15:17

    5 stars
    THank you for this delicious recipe!
    How much broth do I need to add?

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      March 14, 2022 at 08:35

      Hi Julia – please see the “soup add ons” header and the corresponding “turn it into a full meal” header to see how to make the soup afterwards. You take the bouillon cube out of the jar and dissolve it in two cups of water (that is your broth). You also need to add one can of coconut milk. In a pinch, you could double up on the water and add another bouillon cube to make 4 cups of broth instead of using the coconut milk.

      Reply
  3. Terie says

    December 8, 2021 at 08:39

    Does this recipe make a single serving or is it enough for two people?

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      December 8, 2021 at 08:44

      There are 4 servings per jar!

      Reply
  4. Vanessa says

    October 13, 2021 at 14:23

    Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long after cooked?

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      October 22, 2021 at 11:31

      It should keep for 4-5 days in the fridge once it’s been cooked!

      Reply
  5. Suzanne says

    October 13, 2021 at 14:23

    This looks so good! What a fun gift to make for friends or to prep for yourself!

    Reply
  6. Dawn says

    December 16, 2020 at 07:20

    How big of a can of coconut milk?

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      December 16, 2020 at 07:25

      A 13oz/400mL can

      Reply
  7. Emma Wood says

    February 24, 2020 at 15:28

    Best lentil soup EVER

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      February 24, 2020 at 16:28

      Thanks Emma! Happy you enjoyed 🙂

      Reply
  8. Meredith | Earth & Oven says

    December 5, 2017 at 19:09

    I loooove this idea for a gift! Around this time of year everyone is too busy to cook and needing something healthy and cozy for dins! -Mere

    Reply

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