Layered Friendship Soup Mix in a Jar
1/2 cup dry split peas
1/3 cup beef bouillon granules
1/4 cup pearl barley
1/2 cup dry lentils
1/4 cup dried minced onion
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup alphabet macaroni or other small macaroni (Sealed in a
plastic sandwich bag to make it easier for the recipient to get out
of jar.)
In a 1 1/2-pint jar, layer the ingredients in the order listed. Seal
tightly. Makes 1 batch Friendship Soup Mix.
Instructions to Attach to Jar:
"Friendship Soup Mix"
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
3 quarts water
1 (28-ounces) can diced tomatoes, un-drained
To prepare soup: Remove macaroni from top of jar and set aside. In a
large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown beef; drain. Add the water,
tomatoes and soup mix; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and
simmer for 45 minutes. Add reserved macaroni; cover and simmer for
15 minutes or until macaroni, peas, lentils and barley are tender.
Makes 16 servings (4 quarts). |