Title: Sand Art Soup Mix in a Jar
Categories: Soups, Gifts, Jar
Yield: 1 Jar

1/2 c Dry split peas
1/3 c Beef bouillon granules
1/4 c Pearl barley,
1/2 c Dry lentils
1/4 c Dried minced onion
2 ts Italian seasoning
1/2 c Uncooked long grain rice
1/2 c Alphabet macaroni or
Other small macaraoni*
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS
1 lb Ground beef
3 qt Water
28 oz Diced tomatoes undrained

*can be put in a small bag to make it easier for the recipent to get out of
jar ) In a 1-1/2-pint jar, layer the first eight ingredients in the order
listed. Seal tightly. Yeild: 1 batch. *Instructions to attatch 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. Yeild: 16 servings ( 4 quarts)

Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #5 by valerie@nbnet.nb.ca (valerie) on Jan
21, 1999