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
To give as a gift, include the following instructions on your gift tag:
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)
Shared By IMAQT1962 from ILLINOIS
From: http://www.heart4home.net/
Thanks to Leslie for permission to print!
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