BONNIE'S HOMEMADE PEAS AND BARLEY SOUP MIX

BONNIE'S HOMEMADE PEAS AND BARLEY SOUP MIX image

Provided by BonniE !

Categories Soups

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 14 oz. package dry green split peas
1 12 oz. package pearl barley
1 14 oz. package alphabet macaroni or other small pasta
1 12 oz. package lentils
1 1/2 cups brown rice
4 cups dried minced onion

Steps:

1. Combine all ingredients. Keep in airtight container. If a gift, remember to include the recipe. If it is for your own use, store in a cool place until used.
2. HOW TO MAKE THE PEAS AND BARLEY SOUP: 6 cups of water 1 1/3 cup of soup mix 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt 2 carrots sliced 1 to 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 1/2 cups cabbage, shredded 2 15 oz. cans tomato sauce 1 24 oz. can vegetable juice (V-8) 1 pound ground beef or leftover meat, cooked.
3. Put water in a large kettle. Add soup mix and salt. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Add carrots, celery, caggage, tomato sauce, and vegetable juice. Add cooked meat. Simmer 20 minutes until the vegetables are cooked. Makes 6 to 8 servings.