Friendship
Soup Mix
1/2
C dry split peas
1/3 C beef bouillon granules
1/4 C pearl barley
1/2 C dry lentils
1/4 C dried minced onion
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 C uncooked long grain rice
1/2 C 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.
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
1 package Layered Friendship Soup
Mix
1 lb ground beef
3 quarts water
28 oz canned 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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This recipe may be freely distributed with the following information:
Leslie Sausage lives with her husband in rural Texas. She is the mom of four grown children, a freelance writer, and has a degree in business administration. You are invited to visit her online for more creative, practical and fun ideas -- http://heart4home.net. |
