Palouse Soup Mix
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List of Ingredients
This mix makes a nice gift layered in a jar. You can make Palouse Soup or a Minestrone variation with this mix.
2-1/2 cups green split peas (16 oz)
2-1/2 cups lentils (16 oz)
2-1/2 cups pearl barley (16 oz)
2 cups alphabet macaroni or brown rice
1 cup dried onion flakes (2 3/8-oz. pkgs)
1/2 cups celery flakes (1 3/8-oz. pkg.)
1/2 cups parsley flakes (1 1/4-oz. pkg.)
1 1/2 teaspoons thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons white pepper
Mix all ingredients together. Store in a jar with a tight- fitting lid. Stir before using. Makes 10 cups of mix.
TO COOK:
Combine 1 cup of soup mix with 4 cups of water or seasoned stock in large pan. Add 1 cup of cooked chopped meat, if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover pan. Simmer gently for 45 to 60 minutes, or until peas are tender. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt if desired.
MINESTRONE VARIATION:
Combine 1 cup of soup mix with a 16-oz. can of stewed tomatoes, 2 to 3 cups water or stock, 1 chopped carrot, 1 to 2 chopped potatoes, and 1/2 teaspoon basil. (Optional: 1 clove minced garlic). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover pan. Simmer 45 to 60 minutes or until peas are tender. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, if desired.
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