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Friendship Soup Mix

Source of Recipe

TOH, Dec/Jan 1998


List of Ingredients

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 dry minced onion
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup alphabet macaroni or other macaroni

ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS
1 pound ground beef
3 quarts water
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained


Recipe

In a 1-1/2-pint jar, layer the first eight ingredients in the order listed. Seal tightly.

TO PREPARE SOUP:: Carefully remove macaroni from top of jar and set aside. In a large saucepan or dutch oven, brown 1 pound ground beef; drain. Add 3 quarts water, 1 28-oz can diced tomatoes (undrained) and soup mix; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Add the reserved macaroni; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until pasta, peas, lentils and barley are tender.