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Friendship Soup Mix Recipe

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"I layer this pretty, delicious soup mix in glass jars to give as gifts," relates Wendy Taylor of Mason City, Iowa.

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Friendship Soup Mix Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 1-1/4 hours

Yield: 16 Servings

15 75 90

Ingredients

1/2 cup dried green split peas
1/3 cup beef bouillon granules
1/4 cup medium pearl barley
1/2 cup dried lentils
1/4 cup dried minced onion
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup uncooked alphabet pasta or other small pasta
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1 pound ground beef (90% lean)
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3 quarts water
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

Directions

In a 1-1/2-pint jar, layer the first seven ingredients in the order listed. Wrap pasta in a small sheet of plastic wrap; add to jar. Seal tightly. Store in a cool dry place for up to 3 months.
To prepare soup: Remove pasta from jar and set aside. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the beef until no longer pink; drain. Add the water, tomatoes and soup mix; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Stir in the reserved pasta; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the pasta, peas, barley and lentils are tender. Yield: 16 servings (4 quarts) per batch.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup (prepared with reduced-sodium bouillon) equals 165 calories, 4 g fat (0 saturated fat), 19 mg cholesterol, 106 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 12 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 meat.

Originally published as Friendship Soup Mix in Taste of Home December/January 1998, p18

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Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2012 by sueherald

This is one of the easiest and tastiest soups I have ever made. I received the jar at a Yankee Swap. I'd make the jars to give as gifts, and, I'd make some for myself. My husband loves it.

Reviewed on Jan. 08, 2012 by Pamela R

Very good flavor. I used Italian sausage to make tiny meatballs instead of hamburger. My husband really liked this one!

Reviewed on Sep. 09, 2011 by MarlaB

My family loves this recipe!! We've given jars of the soup mix to family and friends and they've all enjoyed it. Serve it with a green salad and crunchy sour dough rolls-yummy!

Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2010 by norgrl

My children and I had a great time making this soup in jars and giving it as a gift for Christmas.Several family memebers called us saying how much they enjoyed the soup.