Friendship Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. rice
1/2 c. dry split peas
1/3 c. beef bouillon crystals
1/4 c. pearl barley
1/4 c. dry lentils
1/4 c. dried minced onions
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 c. macaroni
1 lb. ground beef
3 qt. water
1 (28 oz.) diced tomatoes (undrained)

Preparation

In a Dutch oven, brown ground beef; drain. Add water, tomatoes and rest of ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Add pasta; cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until pasta is tender.