Love Soup

I received this recipe with all of the dry ingredients in a mason jar for a Christmas present. I made it and it proved to be a winner. This is a very hearty soup.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Yields: 16-18 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup beef bouillon granules
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 1⁄4 cup  onion flakes or 1  medium onion, sauted
• 1⁄4 cup barley
• 1⁄2 cup rice
• 3⁄4 cup dry pasta, of your choice (macaroni or alphabets etc.)
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Directions

1. Soak 1/3 cup of split peas and 1/2 cup of lentils overnight.
2. In a 5 quart kettle, brown 1 lb. chopped meat and drain.
3. Add remaining ingredients, plus the split peas and lentils (except the pasta) plus 12 cups of water.
4. Heat to a boil, stirring occasionally.
5. Reduce heat to a simmer for 30 minutes.
6. Add pasta and simmer for 15 minutes more.
7. Note: This recipe freezes well using quart sized jars (don't forget to leave enough room for expansion. When reheating add a little water. This is a very hearty soup.