Hearty soup mix and stock

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
Hearty soup mix
1 (14 oz) pkg dry green split
Peas
1 (12-oz) pkg pearl barley
1 (14-oz) alphabet macaroni
1 (12-oz) pkg lentils
1½ cup Brown rice
4 cups Dry minced onion
Hearty soup stock
1⅓ cup Hearty soup mix (above)
2 Sl Carrots
2 Stalks celery, chopped
1½ cup Cabbage, shredded
2 (15-oz) cans tomato sauce
1 24-oz can vegetable juice
1 pounds Ground beef, cooked (opt)

Directions

HEARTY SOUP MIX: Combine ingredients in a large airtight container.

Stir to evenly distribute ingredients. Label container. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 6 months. Shake before using.

Makes about 12- ½ cups of Hearty Soup Mix. HEARTY SOUP STOCK: Put 6 cups water in a large kettle or Dutch oven. Add 1-⅓ cups Hearty Soup Mix and salt.

Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 1 to ½ hours.

Add carrots, celery, cabbage, tomato sauce, and vegetable juice cocktail. Add cooked ground beef or other leftover meat, if desired.

Simmer 20 more minutes, until vegetables are cooked. YIELD: 6 to 8 Servings.

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