A thoughtful and delicious Christmas gift - Friendship Soup Mix in a jar. Give the gift of warmth and flavor to your friends and loved ones.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dry split peas. 1/3 cup beef bouillon granules. 1/4 cup pearl barley. 1/2 cup dry lentils. 1/4 cup dried onion flakes. 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning. 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice. 1/2 cup small pasta like alphabet or small shells. 1 cup dry black beans.
Instructions: Put the ingredients in a clean, clear 1-quart glass jar in the order given, making sure that each layer is firmly packed down. Put a tight lid on the jar and put a label on it with these instructions: Mix for Friendship Soup Additions to the ingredients: 1 pound of browned ground beef 3 quarts of water 1 can 28 ounces diced tomatoes, not drained 1 tomato paste can 6 ounces Add salt and pepper to taste. Put the Friendship Soup Mix, water, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, and pepper in a large pot. Add the browned ground beef. Once it starts to boil, lower the heat and leave the lid off for about 45 minutes, or until the vegetables and beans are soft. Enjoy with crusty bread!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Ashley Okwuosa
