Friendship Soup Mix
 

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 (can be put in a plastic sandwich  bag to make it easier for the recipient to get out of jar )

 ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:

1 pound ground beef
3 quarts water
1 can ( 28 ounces ) diced tomatoes, undrained

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

Attach to Jar:

 Friendship Soup Mix:

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 reserved macaroni;  cover and
simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until macaroni, peas, lentils and barley are tender. Yield: 16 servings ( 4 quarts)