Hearty Soup Mix

Ingredients:

Soup Mix

• 1 pkg. dry green split peas (14oz.)
• 1 pkg. pearl barley (12oz.)
• 1 pkg. alphabet macaroni (14oz.)
• 1 pkg. lentils (12oz.)
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• 1 1/2 cups brown rice
• 1 large jar dry minced onion

Soup:

• 6 cups water
• 1 1/3 cups Hearty Soup Mix
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. salt
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1-2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups cabbage, shredded
• 2 cans tomato sauce (15oz. size)
• 1 can vegetables juice cocktail (24oz.)
• 1 lb. ground beef or other meat, cooked,

Directions:

For Hearty Soup Mix: Combine ingredients in a large airtight container. Stir to evenly distribute ingredients. Label container. Store in cool, dry place. Use within 6 months. Shake before using. Makes about 12 1/2 cups Hearty Soup Mix.

For Hearty Soup: Put water in a large kettle or Dutch oven. Add Heart Soup Mix and salt. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer 1-1 1/2 hours. Add carrots, cabbage, tomato sauce and vegetable juice cocktail. Add cooked meat. Simmer 20 more minutes or until vegetables are cooked. Makes 6-8 servings.

By Robin from Washington, IA