Friendship Soup Mix

½ cup dry split peas [95 g]
1/3 cup beef bouillon granules
¼ cup pearl barley [56 g]
½ cup dry lentils [100 g]
¼ cup dried minced onion
2 tsp italian seasoning
½ cup uncooked long grain rice [100 g]
½ cup alphabet macaroni or other small macaraoni


Place macaroni in a clear plastic bag, seal and set aside. Layer in pint jar all ingredients in the order listed (peas to macaroni). Seal and decorate jar as desired.

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Friendship Soup
1 Jar Friendship Soup Mix
1 lb ground beef [500 g]
3 quarts water [3 L]
28 ounces can diced tomatoes, undrained [784 g]
1 cup chopped vegetables such as celery, carrots or onions (optional)

Remove macaroni packet from top of jar and set aside. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown beef and drain the fat. Add vegetables and 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.