Friendship Soup Mix II

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 dried minced onion
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup alphabet macaroni*

* or other small pasta (can be put in a plastic sandwich bag to
make it easier for the recipient to get out of jar.

Directions

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

Yield: 1 package

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Friendship Soup Mix Directions

1 package Layered Friendship Soup Mix
1 pound ground beef
3 quarts water
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, un-drained

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. Yield: 16 servings (4 quarts)