Recipe: Hearty Soup Mix

Hearty Soup mix

1 (14 oz.) pkg. dry green split peas
1 (12 oz.) pkg. pearl barley
1 (14 oz.) pkg. alphabet macaroni
1 (12 oz.) pkg. lentils
1 and 1/2 cups brown rice
4 cups dry minced onion

Combine ingredients in a large, airtight container. Stir to evenly distribute
ingredients. Label container. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 6 months.
Shake before using.

Makes about 12 and 1/2 cups of mix.

Hearty Soup Stock Stock

6 cups water
1 and 1/3 cups Hearty Soup Mix
1 and 1/2 Tbsps. salt
2 carrots, sliced
1 or 2 stalks celery, chopped
1 and 1/2 cups cabbage, shredded
2 (15 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 (24 oz.) can vegetable juice cocktail
1 lb. ground beef or leftover meat, cooked (optional)

Put water in large kettle or Dutch oven. Add Hearty Soup Mix and salt. Bring to
a boil. Cover and simmer 1 to 1 and 1/2 hours. Add carrots,celery,cabbage,
tomato sauce and vegetable juice cocktail. Add cooked ground beef or other meat, if desired. Simmer 20 minutes until vegetables are cooked.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.