Layered soup mix in a jar

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupDry split peas
cupBeef bouillon granules
¼cupPearl barley;
½cupDry lentils
¼cupDried minced onion
2teaspoonsItalian seasoning
½cupUncooked long grain rice
½cupAlphabet macaroni or other small macaraoni*
1poundsGround beef
3quartsWater
28ouncesDiced tomatoes undrained

Directions

ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS

Yield: 1 jar

*can be put in a small bag to make it easier for the recipent to get out of jar )

In a 1-½-pint jar, layer the first eight ingredients in the order listed.

Seal tightly. Yeild: 1 batch.

*Instructions to attatch 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. Yeild: 16 servings ( 4 quarts)

Posted to MM-Recipes Digest by valerie@... (valerie) on Sep 30, 1998, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.