N.K.
I have books on making the jar gifts-- you have probably seen the cookie ones but they have ones for soup and other items too. They are relatively inexpensive and you can decorate them pretty. I have never done it my self even though I bought the books but I think I will this year with the tough financial times. Here is one of the recipes.
Chicken Noodle Soup Mix
-2T dried minced onion
-2T chicken bouillion granules
-2tsp celery flakes
-1tsp pepper
-4cups wide egg noodles
Layer the ingredients in the order given into a wide-mouth 1-quart canning jar. Pack each lyer in place before adding the next ingredient. Attach a gift tag with the cooking directions.
Chicken Noodle Soup (cooking directions)
-1 jar Chicken Noodle Soup Mix (the gift)
-2 (5 oz) cans chicken
Bring 10 cups of water to a boil in a large soup pot. Add the Chicken Noodle Soup Mix. Add chicken, breaking it up well with a fork. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes or until noodles are tender.
Hope this helps.