Recipe for cooking Friendship Soup Mix in a Jar

Soups for Salads :: Soup Mixes

Friendship Soup Mix in a Jar

From the kitchen of Susan R.

1/2 C. dry split peas
1/3 C. beef bouillon granules
1/4 C. pearl barley
1/3 C. dry lentils
1/4 C. dried minced onion
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 C. uncooked long grain rice
1/2 C. sm. macaroni

Additional Ingredients
1 lb. lean ground beef
3 qt. water
1 can diced tomatoes

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

To prepare soup, carefully remove macaroni from the top and set aside.

In a lrg. saucepan, or Dutch oven, brown beef and drain. Add the water, tomatoes and soup mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 min. Add the reserved macaroni, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 min. or until macaroni, peas, lentils and barley are tender.

Makes approximately 4 qt..

I figure 1 C. will have 325.9 cal., Total Fat: 10.1, Fiber: 8.4. This is if you use ground sirloin beef.