~Friendship Soup Mix in a Jar~

[voodidit]

          ~Friendship Soup Mix in a Jar~
1/2 cup dry split peas
1/3 cup beef bouillon granules
1/4 cup pearl barley
1/3 cup dry lentils
1/4 cup dried minced onion
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup small macaroni

Additional Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
3 quarts water
1 can diced tomatoes

In a 1 1/2 pint jar, layer the first eight ingredients in order listed.
Seal tightly. Yields 1 batch.

To prepare soup, carefully remove macaroni from the top & set aside.
In a large saucepan, or Dutch oven, brown beef & drain. Add the water,
tomatoes & soup mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover & simmer for
45 minutes. Add the reserved macaroni, cover & simmer for 15 to 20
minutes or until macaroni, peas, lentils & barley are tender.
Yields 4 quarts.
 

[Ellise]

Thanks Angie

[mom2matty]

I got this as a gift last year and loved it....it really makes a wonderful gift!