Categories: Soups/stews 
      Yield: 6 servings 
  
           Hearty soup mix                          Hearty soup stock 
      1    (14 oz) pkg dry green split     1 1/3 c  Hearty soup mix (above) 
           Peas                                2    Sl Carrots 
      1    (12-oz) pkg pearl barley            2    Stalks celery, chopped 
      1    (14-oz) alphabet macaroni       1 1/2 c  Cabbage, shredded 
      1    (12-oz) pkg lentils                 2    (15-oz) cans tomato sauce 
  1 1/2 c  Brown rice                          1    24-oz can vegetable juice 
      4 c  Dry minced onion                    1 lb Ground beef, cooked (opt) 
  
  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- 1/2 cups of Hearty Soup Mix. HEARTY SOUP STOCK: Put 6 cups 
  water in a large kettle or Dutch oven. Add 1-1/3 cups Hearty Soup Mix and 
  salt. 
   Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 1 to 1/2 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.