Lentil Soup Mix

2 ½ cups green split peas [475 g]
2 ½ cups lentils [500 g]
2 ½ cups pearl barley [560 g]
2 cups alphabet macaroni or rice [400 g]
1 cup dried onion flakes
½ cup celery flakes
½ cup parsley flakes
1 ½ tsp thyme, optional
1 ½ tsp white pepper, optional

Combine all ingredients until well blended. This mix makes enough to fill approximately 2 quart jars with some to spare.
Attach to Jar: Lentil Soup
1 cup Lentil Soup Mix
4 cups water or soup stock [1 L]
1 cup leftover or precooked meat (optional)

Combine soup mix with water or stock. Add meat if using. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover pan. Simmer gently for 45 to 60 minutes, or until peas are tender. Add ½ tsp salt to taste if desired.


Minestrone Variation 1 cup Lentil Soup Mix
16 oz can stewed tomatoes
2 to 3 cups water or soup stock
1 carrot, chopped
1 to 2 potatoes, chopped
½ tsp basil
1 clove minced garlic (optional)

Combine soup mix, tomatoes, water or stock, vegetables, basil and garlic and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer another 45 to 60 minutes or until peas are tender. Add salt to taste if desired.