Mushroom Barley Soup Mix

• 1-1/2 cups dried lentils
• 3 cups medium pearl barley
• 1 package (1 ounce) dried shiitake or porcini mushrooms (about 2 cups)
• 6 bay leaves
• 18 beef bouillon cubes
• 6 tablespoons dried celery flakes
• 6 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
• 6 tablespoons dried minced onion
• 3 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
• 3 teaspoons garlic salt
• 3 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 quarts water
• 2 medium carrots, chopped

1. In six pint-size jars or cellophane gift bags, layer 1/4 cup lentils, 1/2 cup barley and 1/3 cup mushrooms. Top with a bay leaf, or attach to jar or bag for decoration.
2. In six snack-size resealable plastic bags, place three bouillon cubes, 1 tablespoon celery flakes, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1 tablespoon onion, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt and 1/2 teaspoon thyme; seal bags. Place one in each jar or bag and seal. Yield: 6 batches.
3. To prepare one batch of soup: Place mix and seasonings in a large saucepan; add water and carrots. Bring to a boil; stir well. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until barley and lentils are tender. Remove bay leaf before serving.

dried lentils, pearl barley, shiitake, bay leaves, celery flakes, parsley flakes, onion, ground pepper, garlic salt, thyme, water, carrots

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