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.