Friendship Soup Mix

• 1/2 cup dried green split peas
• 1/3 cup beef bouillon granules
• 1/4 cup medium pearl barley
• 1/2 cup dried lentils
• 1/4 cup dried minced onion
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1/2 cup uncooked alphabet pasta or other small pasta
• 1 pound ground beef (90% lean)
• 3 quarts water
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

1. In a 1-1/2-pint jar, layer the first seven ingredients in the order listed. Wrap pasta in a small sheet of plastic wrap; add to jar. Seal tightly. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.
2. Remove pasta from jar and set aside. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the beef until no longer pink; drain. Add the water, tomatoes and soup mix; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Stir in the reserved pasta; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the pasta, peas, barley and lentils are tender.

peas, beef bouillon granules, pearl barley, dried lentils, onion, italian seasoning, long grain rice, alphabet pasta, ground beef, water, tomatoes

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/friendship-soup-mix/ (may not work)