Hearty soup mix & stock

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Hearty soup mix
1(14 oz) pkg dry green split
Peas
1(12-oz) pkg pearl barley
1(14-oz) alphabet macaroni
1(12-oz) pkg lentils
cupBrown rice
4cupsDry minced onion
Hearty soup stock
1⅓cupHearty soup mix (above)
2Sl Carrots
2Stalks celery, chopped
cupCabbage, shredded
2(15-oz) cans tomato sauce
124-oz can vegetable juice
1poundsGround beef, cooked (opt)

Directions

HEARTY SOUP MIX: Combine ingredients in a large airtight container.

Stir to evenly distribute ingredients. Label container. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 6 months. Shake before using.

Makes about 12- ½ cups of Hearty Soup Mix. HEARTY SOUP STOCK: Put 6 cups water in a large kettle or Dutch oven. Add 1-⅓ cups Hearty Soup Mix and salt.

Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 1 to ½ hours.

Add carrots, celery, cabbage, tomato sauce, and vegetable juice cocktail. Add cooked ground beef or other leftover meat, if desired.

Simmer 20 more minutes, until vegetables are cooked. YIELD: 6 to 8 Servings.