Have you tried it yet? It's great and the leftovers are just as good! If you'd like to make a jar and pass on the friendship, here is the info:
Friendship Soup in a Jar
Jar ingredients:
1/2 cup dried split peas
1/3 cup beef boullion granules
1/4 cup pearl barley
1/2 cup dried lentils
1/4 cup dried onion flakes
2 tsp italian seasoning
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 ½ C uncooked small pasta (alphabet, orzo, ditalini, small elbows or shells)
In a quart jar, layer the ingrediens in order. Seal tightly. Cover the lid with a cirle of fabric, then attach instructions and secure around the lid with ribbon.
Friendship Soup in a Jar
additional Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
3 quarts water
28 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
6 ounce can tomato paste
Black pepper to taste
Garlic powder to taste
To prepare the soup:
Remove pasta from top of jar and set aside. In a large pot over medium heat, brown beef with pepper and garlic powder, drain any excess fat. Add the tomatoes, water and soup mix. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Add the reserved pasta, cover and simmer 15-20 minutes more or until the pasta, peas, lentils and barly are tender.
