Guest Author - Susan
Layered Dried Bean Soup Mix In A Jar
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 packaged in small plastic bag)
In a 1½ pint jar, layer the first eight ingredients in the order listed. Seal tightly. Yield: 1 batch.
Instructions to attach to jar:
Bean Soup Mix:
To prepare soup: Carefully remove macaroni from top of jar and
set aside. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown 1 pound ground
beef; drain. Add 3 quarts water, one (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
(undrained) 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)
