I've been on a little mission to find the most heartfelt, edible gifts you can tuck into a Mason jar, and let me tell you, these 30 dry soup mixes have stolen my whole heart. There's something about layering lentils, beans, and spices into a beautiful jar that just feels like pure, cozy love.
Whether you're gift giving or meal prepping for your future self, these recipes are ridiculously easy and utterly delicious. Ready to fall in love?
1. Mason Jar Split Pea Soup with Rice
Meal prep just got so much more exciting with this vegan split pea and rice soup mix. I love how the split peas and arborio rice come together for a hearty, healthy meal that's waiting on your shelf.
Just layer everything in a jar, and whenever that craving hits, you're ready. It's that simple, and so satisfying.
2. Lentil Brown Rice Dry Soup Mix
Meal prepping plant-based meals has never been easier. This lentil brown rice soup mix comes together with a handful of ingredients and 5 minutes of your time.
Layer it all in a jar, and when you're ready to cook, toss in some diced onion and tomatoes. Simple, wholesome, and so satisfying.
3. Snowman Soup (Easy & Fun Edible Gifts)
Get ready for the cutest gift ever: snowman soup! This is a festive hot chocolate mix layered to look just like a little snowman, and I promise nobody can resist it.
Kids and grown-ups alike will be beaming. It's fun, creative, and so easy to put together.
4. 3-Bean Chili Gift in a Jar
For the chili lovers in your life, this three-bean chili in a jar is a total I love you. It's packed with spicy, warm goodness that chases away any winter blues. Dress it up with a red and green ribbon for a festive touch, and you've got a gift that's both beautiful and belly-warming.
5. Chicken Tortilla Soup Mix in a Jar
Know someone who's been running on empty? This chicken tortilla soup mix in a jar is the perfect way to take dinner off their plate.
It's the ultimate busy bee meal, ready to become a warm, flavorful bowl of comfort. Gift it to someone you love, and watch their stress melt away.
6. Taco Soup in a Jar
Crazy night, no dinner plan? Reach for this taco soup mix—it's your emergency takeout alternative.
It's packed with freeze-dried ground beef, black beans, and all those taco flavors you crave. Just grab the jar, add the wet stuff, and dinner's on the table in no time. So easy, so satisfying.
7. Pasta Fagioli Soup Mix in a Jar
Pantry empty, fridge looking sad? Grab this pasta fagioli soup mix from your shelf and watch the magic happen.
It's a delish, ready to go meal that saves the day when there's seemingly nothing to eat. Just add what it needs, and dinner is served.
8. 15-Bean Soup Gift Jar
Need a creative gift that everyone will actually use? This 15-bean soup in a jar is a personal, delicious present.
I mean, who doesn't love a hearty bean soup? Pop it in a gift basket with some crusty bread or a nice spoon, and you've got a truly special gift that's made with love.
9. Spicy Black Bean Soup In a Jar
Got a spice lover in your life? This spicy black bean soup in a jar is going to be their new favorite thing.
It's vegetarian, cozy as can be, and delivers a serious kick. The best part?
All you need is hot water to turn this jar into a steaming, flavorful meal. So easy, so good.
10. Cream Soup Base Mix in a Jar
A jar of this cream soup base mix is like a secret weapon for your pantry. It's the starting point for endless creamy soups, and it makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves to cook.
Just shelf it and pull it out when the creamy soup mood strikes. So versatile and handy.
11. Minestrone Soup Mix in a Jar
Minestrone in a jar is always a crowd-pleaser. I love how it's stuffed with dried veggies and legumes—so much healthy goodness.
When you're ready to cook, just brown a bit of ground beef or pork sausage for extra protein. It's a hit every single time.
12. Potato Soup Mix
Keep this potato soup mix in your pantry and you'll always be minutes away from a creamy, comforting bowl. It comes together in a flash, layered up in a jar, ready for when that potato soup craving hits. Quick, easy, and oh-so cozy.
13. Red Lentil and Orzo Soup Mix
Know a foodie who deserves something special? This red lentil and orzo soup mix is it.
The bright red lentils and whole wheat orzo layer up so prettily, it's like a work of art on the shelf, and it tastes even better. Gifting this jar is such a thoughtful way to say 'I care.' Because truly, who doesn't love soup?
14. Soup in a Jar
Chilly night? I've got you.
This soup in a jar is bursting with split peas, barley, pasta, and lentils—a total cozy powerhouse that comes together in a flash. It's so easy to turn vegetarian, too: just swap the beef bouillon cube for a veggie one. Hearty, healthy, and ready when you are.
15. Chicken Noodle Soup Mix in a Jar
Is there anything more comforting than a steaming bowl of chicken noodle soup? I think not.
This soup mix in a jar captures that grandma's kitchen magic, and it's the perfect gift to drop off when someone you love is feeling under the weather. It's like a hug you can eat.
16. Curried Lentil Soup in a Jar
For those chilly winter evenings, this curried lentil soup mix is an absolute dream. It's loaded with warm, cozy spices that make everything feel right again, and it comes together in a flash. If you're gifting this beauty, don't forget to tuck a can of coconut milk alongside—trust me, it's the secret to creamy, swoon-worthy bliss.
17. Spiced Lentil & Split Pea Soup in a Jar: A Food Gift for the Holidays
Tell someone you're thinking of them with this spiced lentil and split pea soup mix. It's layered with legumes, rice, and all those cozy, rich spices that make winter feel special.
The cooking is a breeze: just add veggie broth and let it simmer. It's a gift that warms the heart and the belly.
18. Lentil & Split Pea Soup (DIY Christmas Gift in a Jar)
This lentil and split pea soup mix is the DIY Christmas gift everyone needs. After all the holiday baking and endless sweets, your loved ones will be so grateful for a savory break. It's a little moment of calm in a jar, ready to become a warm, nourishing meal amidst the festive chaos.
19. Moroccan Lentil Soup
Late night, exhausted, zero desire to cook—I hear you. This Moroccan lentil soup in a jar is the answer.
It's brimming with warm, exotic spices that instantly comfort, and it couldn't be simpler: dump the jar into a pot, add water, and simmer. In minutes, you're gobbling up something utterly delicious. Magic.
20. Five Bean Soup Mix in a Jar
Spread some homemade love with this five bean soup mix—five different kinds of beans all mingling in one jar, ready to become a hearty, healthy bowl of comfort. It's a budget-friendly gift that feels anything but cheap. I think your people will be pretty thrilled to get this one.
21. Friendship Soup Mix in a Jar
Tell your pals you care with this friendship soup mix in a jar. Inside, you've got layers of split peas, barley, lentils, and pasta, plus a cute little seasoning packet perched on top.
Just be sure to tie on a label with the instructions—don't leave your besties guessing! It's such a thoughtful, tasty gesture.
22. Italian Lentil Soup-in-a-Jar
Oh my, this Italian lentil soup in a jar is a stunner on the shelf and even better in the bowl. The layers of lentils, wild rice, and barley bring such a wonderful texture, and that tomato flavor just sings. I'm telling you, it's delicious—like a warm hug from an Italian nonna, but you made it happen with a jar and some love.
23. Pantry Staples: Vegan Dry Cream of Mushroom Soup Mix
Meet your new pantry hero: vegan dry cream of mushroom soup mix. This is the answer to those days when the fridge is bare and dinner feels like a crisis.
Keep a jar on hand, and you'll never be caught off guard again. It's creamy, mushroomy, and totally plant-based goodness in a snap.
24. 5-Legume Soup Mix with Barley
On a tight budget but still want to give something special? This five-legume soup mix with barley is it.
Lentils, beans, split peas, and barley layer up so beautifully in the jar—the colors are just gorgeous. It's a simple, tasty gift that looks like a work of art.
25. Make-Ahead Split Pea Soup Mix in a Jar
On those days when time just vanishes, this make-ahead split pea soup mix is a lifesaver. I love having a jar tucked away, ready to become a wholesome meal without any fuss.
A little prep now means a lot of easy comfort later. Life simplified, one jar at a time.
26. Meal in a Jar: Tortellini Soup
Lunch rut, meet your match. This tortellini soup in a jar is the answer to those busy days when you need something fast and delicious.
Just add water and a can of crushed tomatoes, and boom—a cozy meal that's perfect for the office or a frantic weeknight. So delish.
27. Vegetarian Chili in a Jar
Who says vegetarian can't be hearty? This chili in a jar is proof that comfort food doesn't need meat.
Imagine snuggling under a blanket with a steaming bowl of spicy chili—yes, please. And it's ridiculously easy: just 10 minutes to prep, 10 minutes to cook. That's my kind of cozy.
28. Country Soup in a Jar
Craving a bowl of pure comfort? This country soup in a jar is the answer.
It's loaded with rice, lentils, barley, and not one but two kinds of pasta. And those beef bouillon granules? They bring the heartiness that makes this soup feel like a giant, warm hug in a bowl.
29. Copycat Lipton Onion Soup Mix
Why buy the packet when you can make your own? This onion soup mix is a spot-on copycat of the classic, but way healthier and made with pantry staples.
It's super versatile, too—use it for soups, dips, whatever. Once you try it, you'll never go back.
30. Beefy Bean Soup Mix Jar Gift
If you're scratching your head over a personal gift, let me introduce you to this beefy bean soup mix in a jar. It's such a fun project—get the kiddos in on the action! Everyone can help layer the ingredients, and suddenly you've created a heartfelt present that tastes amazing.
