HEARTY BEAN SOUP MIX

Hearty Bean Soup Mix image

Provided by Susan Cutler

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 c beef bouillon granules
1/2 c green split peas
1/4 c pearled barley
1/4 c dry lentils
1/3 c red kidney beans
1/4 c dried onion flakes
2 tsp dried italian seasoning
1/4 c uncooked long-grain white rice
2 bay leaves
1/2 c uncooked small, dry pasta

Steps:

1. Directions: In a standard Mason jar, layer the bouillon, split peas, pearled barley, lentils, kidney beans, onion flakes, Italian seasoning, rice, bay leaves and pasta. Seal tightly.
2. To give as a gift, attach a small card with the following instructions... TO MAKE THE SOUP~~ INGREDIENTS: 1 pound ground beef or chuck roast, cubed 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 (14.5 ounce) can tomato sauce 2 1/2 quarts water 1 batch dry soup mix
3. Directions: Pat dry the ground beef or chopped chuck roast, then coat with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water and soup mix. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, or until the pasta, peas, lentils, beans and barley are tender.