Hearty Soup Mix

A great gift idea, include the recipe on a cute tag for your friends. Low cost when you average out the price of ingredients and how much it makes!!!!

• Ready In: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Yields: 12 1/2 Cups of Mix

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) package  dry  split peas
• 1 (14 ounce) package alphabet pasta
• 1 1⁄2 cups brown rice
• 1 (12 ounce) package pearl barley
• 1 (12 ounce) package lentils
• 4  cups  instant minced onion

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large airtight container.
2. Stir to evenly distribute ingredients.
3. Label as Hearty Soup Mix.
4. Store in a cool, dry place and use within 6 months.
5. Shake well before using.
6. Makes about 12 1/2 cups of mix.
7. Hearty Soup Stock: Put 6 cups of water and 1 1/3 cups of mix in a large kettle or Dutch oven.
8. Add 1 1/2 T salt.
9. Bring to a boil.
10. Cover and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
11. Add 2 carrots, sliced, 1 or 2 stalks celery, chopped, 1 1/2 cups cabbage, shredded, 2 (15 oz) cans of tomato sauce, 1 (24 oz) can vegetable juice cocktail, and if desired 1 lb lean cooked ground beef or leftover cooked beef.
12. Simmer 20 more minutes, until vegetables are cooked.