Categories: Soups/stews, Mix 
      Yield: 1 servings 
  
      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.