hearty soup mix

How To Make hearty soup mix

• Step 1
  Combine all ingredients in a large airtight container.
• Step 2
  Stir to evenly distribute ingredients.
• Step 3
  Label as Hearty Soup Mix.
• Step 4
  Store in a cool, dry place and use within 6 months.
• Step 5
  Shake well before using.
• Step 6
  Makes about 12 1/2 cups of mix.
• Step 7
  Hearty Soup Stock: Put 6 cups of water and 1 1/3 cups of mix in a large kettle or dutch oven.
• Step 8
  Add 1 1/2 tablespoon salt.
• Step 9
  Bring to a boil.
• Step 10
  Cover and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
• Step 11
  Add 2 carrots, sliced, 1 or 2 stalks celery, chopped, 1 1/2 cups cabbage, shredded, 2 (15 ounce) cans of tomato sauce, 1 (24 ounce) can vegetable juice cocktail, and if desired 1 pound lean cooked ground beef or leftover cooked beef.
• Step 12
  Simmer 20 more minutes, until vegetables are cooked.
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