hearty bean soup mix

Anchorage, AK
Updated on Dec 19, 2012

I love this type of thing on my pantry shelf. I can have it anytime. Of course, it is great for gift giving also.

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yield 2 1/2 cups of soup mix

Ingredients

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

How To Make hearty bean soup mix

  • Step 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.
  • Step 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
  • Step 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.

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