Bean-Pasta Soup Mix

• 3/4 c. dried onion flakes
• 2 (1/2 oz.) jars dried celery flakes
• 1/2 c. dried parsley flakes
• 3 Tbsp. dried oregano
• 3 Tbsp. dried basil
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 tsp. coarsely ground pepper
• 2 (2 1/4 oz.) jars beef-flavored bouillon granules
• 1 (16 oz.) pkg. dried black-eyed peas
• 1 (16 oz.) pkg. dried black beans
• 1 (16 oz.) pkg. dried navy beans
• 1 (16 oz.) pkg. dried kidney beans
• 1 (16 oz.) pkg. small shell pasta (uncooked)

1. Combine first 7 ingredients; divide evenly and place in 6 airtight plastic bags.
2. Add 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 teaspoon bouillon granules to each package.
3. Label "Herb Mix" and seal. Combine black-eyed peas and next 3 ingredients; divide evenly and place in 6 airtight plastic bags.
4. Label "Bean Mix" and seal. Place 1/3 cup pasta into 6 airtight plastic bags.
5. Label "Pasta" and seal.
6. Place 1 bag herb mix, 1 bag bean mix and 1 bag pasta in a gift container; repeat procedure with remaining bags.
7. Yield:
8. 6 (3-bag) gifts.

onion flakes, celery flakes, parsley flakes, oregano, basil, garlic powder, ground pepper, bouillon granules, blackeyed peas, black beans, dried navy beans, kidney beans, shell pasta

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=808631 (may not work)