This lentil confetti soup makes for a great DIY holiday gift: it’s built with pretty layers and topped off with rich spices. Add a bag of frozen spinach, a chopped onion and dinner or lunch is served.
Truth #2: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years dinners have all been planned since mid-October. Seriously. I may have a problem.
Clearly, I am more than excited about the upcoming holidays!
You know what I’m not excited about? The endless treats, cookies, bars and cocktails that will be coming my way from now until January 2nd. Well, maybe a little excited about the cocktails. Cranberry Champagne punch is totally worth the extra calories.
Not to get too dietitiany on you, but it’s easy to see why we all tend to pack on some extra padding this time of year. A bite here, a bit there, it can easily add up.
While I don’t chastise anyone for wanting to indulge a bit more than usual, I do recommend keeping a check on what’s worth it and what’s not.
My grandmother’s rice pudding on Christmas Day? Worth it and then some.
My neighbors slice and bake cookies that I can have any old time of the year? I can confidently pass. (Sorry!)
Which brings me to the idea of gift giving. I am a total sucker for DIY- especially food and kitchen stuff. Hello, have you seen my pinterest? Clearly I’m pretending to live a life where I craft all day long.
Since most of my friends and family are the same way, especially the adorable boxes of sweet treats as gifts, I’ve decided to take another course. Because I know that you will be bombarded with candy and sweets galore this time of year and that sometimes, a nourishing meal is exactly what’s needed after a heavy, party-filled weekend.
But this is not just any boring lentil soup. It’s confetti soup!
Which means it’s filled in pretty layers and topped off with rich spices. Add a bag of frozen spinach, a chopped onion and dinner or lunch is served. You could also get fancy and bring along a loaf of no-knead english muffin bread, this glittery wooden spoon, or my pumpkin-cranberry muffins.
Happy Holidays!
This lentil confetti soup makes for a great DIY holiday gift: it’s built with pretty layers and topped off with rich spices. Add a bag of frozen spinach, a chopped onion and dinner or lunch is served.
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How cute is this! I’ve seen DIY food gifts made in jars before, but it usually involves baking and lots of sugar.
This definitely is a much healthier alternative and much heartier. High in protein and perfect for the cold winter!
I used to not be a big fan of lentils, but they have really grown on me.
I especially like how you layered the lentils. The colours look beautiful!
Thanks Elle! I figured that most DIY gifts this year are pretty high in sugar/fat and wanted to make an alternative. Plus, who can resist a big bowl of hearty soup when it’s freezing out? 🙂
I love this soup idea! The food layers look great through the jar too.
Can I tell you how much I LOVE this idea – Pinning now as my daughter has a slew of teachers, therapists, activity leaders we need to give gifts to this year 🙂
This theme has been so helpful in deciding what DIY gifts I am giving to everyone this year! Thanks Deanna!
Oh this is such a gorgeous idea, Alex! Home-made presents are the BEST and this one looks so pretty and festive!
Sounds delicious and such a great presentation! I’m a little confused where the vegetable broth comes in…do you put dry boullion in the jar with the spices?
Hi Joanna, no i don’t put any dry bouillon in the jar- although you could! I just include that in my directions, along with a chopped onion.
Love this idea and so glad you made a savory gift for us all!! Funny about the Christmas music…I refuse to listen to any until after Thanksgiving, but you are welcome to help me plan out my Christmas dinner anytime 🙂
Personally, the “Christmas creep,” or the arrival of Christmas paraphernalia that seems to come earlier and earlier each year, drives me absolutely crazy. It’s still never too early to plan though, and I would be happy to lock down my holiday gifts well in advance. This is a great idea, especially because it would keep so well, before and after it makes it to the recipient!
We were on the same wavelength!
This looks great in the jar and the bowl. A gift I would be glad to receive!
Thanks Steph!
I love lentil soup. Such a pretty display, Alex!