Friendship Soup Mix
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Soups
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4 quarts
 

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 macaroni
---ADDlTlONAL INGREDIENTS:
1 Pound ground beef
3 Quarts water
1 Can Diced Tomatoes -- (28 Ounces)Undrained
 

Preparation:

In a l-1/2-pint jar, layer the first eight ingredients in the order listed. Seal tightly. Yield: 1 batch. To prepare soup: 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 the reserved macaroni; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until macaroni, peas, lentils and barley are tender.