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 tsp. italian seasoning
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup alphabet macaroni or other small macaroni (can be put in a
plastic sandwich bag to make it easier for the recipient to get out
of jar )
Additional Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef
3 qts. water
1 (28-ozs.) can diced tomatoes, undrained
In a 1-1/2-pint jar, layer the first eight ingredients in the order
listed. Seal tightly.
Yield: 1 batch.
Instructions to attach to jar:
Friendship Soup Mix:
To Prepare Soup: Carefully 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 to 20 minutes or until macaroni, peas, lentils and barley are
tender.
Yield: 16 servings (4 quarts) |