Peas and Barley Soup Mix

Modified from Gifts in a Jar: Soups

1 cup green split peas

1 cup lentils

1 tbsp salt

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 cup pearl barley

3/4 cup brown rice

1/4 cup celery flakes

1/4 cup parsley flakes

1/2 tsp thyme

1/2 tsp pepper

Layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart canning jar. With each layer down as you add. Attach a tag with cooking directions.

Cooking Directions:

1 jar Peas and Barley Soup Mix

4 cups chopped, cooked meat

Place soup mix in a large soup pot. Add 16-20 cups of water [16 if you want a very thick soup, more if you want a soup with more actual broth...you can decide this before you label....Ray likes more broth and thought it needed more] and meat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover pot. Simmer for 45-50 minutes or until peas are tender.