In bottom of each glass jar, place 8 ounces red lentils; top with 1 ½ teaspoons salt, 3 tablespoons dried onion, 1 tablespoon curry powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 8 ounces green lentils, ½ cup apple pieces, and 1 tablespoon parsley, in that order. Seal jars and store at room temperature up to 1 month.
Prepare labels with cooking instructions; attach to jars. Add these cooking directions to each label before giving as a gift: Place lentil soup mix in 3-quart saucepan with 7 cups water. Heat to boiling on high. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes 8 cups soup.
