Soup in a Jar - Italian Wedding


Ingredients

  • 1/2 C cooked orzo
  • 1/2 C cooked mild Italian sausage (shaped into mini meatballs)
  • 1/2 C baby spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 C shredded carrots
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 chicken bouillon cube

Instructions

  1. Layer orzo, sausage, spinach, carrots, garlic and onion powder, and the bouillon cube.
  2. When you're ready to eat, fill the jar to the top with boiling water. Stir carefully, cover and let stand for 2 minutes. Season to taste and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts


Calories     Fats (g)     Carbs (g)     Protein (g)
    372           22               27                   18


Substituting turkey sausage for regular sausage
Calories     Fats (g)     Carbs (g)     Protein (g)
    251            9                25                   19

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