Friendship Soup Mix in a Jar Recipe

In a 1 1/2 pint jar layer the split peas bouillon barley lentils onion flakes Italian seasoning rice and bay leaves. Wrap the pasta in plastic wrap and place in the jar. Seal tightly.

Attach a label to the jar with the following instructions: Friendship Soup ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS: 1 pound ground beef black pepper to taste garlic powder to taste 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes - undrained 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste and 3 quarts water. TO PREPARE SOUP: Remove pasta from top of jar and set aside. In a large pot over medium heat brown beef with pepper and garlic; drain excess fat. Add diced tomatoes tomato paste water and soup mix. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Stir in the pasta cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until the pasta peas lentils and barley are tender.