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)

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