Friendship Soup Mix in a Jar

Ingredients

• 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

Instructions

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

Friendship Soup

1 pound ground beef
3 quarts water
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes

To prepare soup, carefully remove macaroni from the top and set aside.

In a large saucepan, or Dutch oven, brown beef and drain.

Add the water, tomatoes and soup mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.

Add the reserved macaroni, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until macaroni, peas, lentils and barley are tender.

Yield: 4 quarts