SPLIT PEA SOUP MIX

Split Pea Soup Mix image

My mother sent me some of this pretty dry blend along with the recipe. The hearty soup is thick with lentils, barley and peas, and chicken is a nice change from the usual ham. -Susan Ruckert, Tangent, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings (1 quart soup) per batch.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas
1 package (16 ounces) dried yellow split peas
1 package (16 ounces) dried lentils, rinsed
1 package (16 ounces) medium pearl barley
1 package (12 ounces) alphabet pasta
1 jar (1/2 ounce) dried celery flakes
1/2 cup dried parsley flakes
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
4 cups chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cubed cooked chicken, optional

Steps:

Combine the first 7 ingredients. Transfer to airtight containers, or divide equally among 13 plastic bags. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year.Yield: 13 batches (13 cups total). , To prepare soup: In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup soup mix with broth, pepper and, if desired, cubed chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until peas and lentils are tender, 1 to 1-1/4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges