Hearty soup mix

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      Title: Hearty Soup Mix
 Categories: Master mix     
   Servings:  1
 
       1 pk (14 oz)Dry Green Split Peas         1 pk (12 oz) Pearl Barley 
       1 pk (14 oz) Alpahbet Macaroni           1 pk (12 oz) Lentils 
   1 1/2 c  Brown Rice                          4 c  Dry Minced Onion 
 
   Combine all ingredients in a large airtight container.  Stir to evenly
   distribute ingredients.  Label as Hearty Soup Mix.  Store in a cool, dry
   place and use within 6 months.  Shake well before using.
   
   Makes about 12 1/2 cups of mix.
   
   
   Hearty Soup Stock:  Put 6 cups of water and 1 1/3 cups of mix in a large
   kettle or Dutch oven.  Add 1 1/2 T salt.  Bring to a boil.  Cover and
   simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours.  Add 2 carrots, sliced, 1 or 2 stalks celery,
   chopped, 1 1/2 cups cabbage, shredded, 2 (15 oz) cans of tomato sauce, 1
   (24 oz) can vegetable juice cocktail, and if desired 1 lb lean cooked
   ground beef or leftover cooked beef.  Simmer 20 more minutes, until
   vegetables are cooked.
   
   Makes 6 to 8 servings.
  
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