Bean-Pasta Soup Mix - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. dried onion flakes
2 (1/2 oz.) jars dried celery flakes
1/2 c. dried parsley flakes
3 Tbsp. dried oregano
3 Tbsp. dried basil
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. coarsely ground pepper
2 (2 1/4 oz.) jars beef-flavored bouillon granules
1 (16 oz.) pkg. dried black-eyed peas
1 (16 oz.) pkg. dried black beans
1 (16 oz.) pkg. dried navy beans
1 (16 oz.) pkg. dried kidney beans
1 (16 oz.) pkg. small shell pasta (uncooked)

Preparation

Combine first 7 ingredients; divide evenly and place in 6 airtight plastic bags.
Add 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 teaspoon bouillon granules to each package.
Label \"Herb Mix\" and seal. Combine black-eyed peas and next 3 ingredients; divide evenly and place in 6 airtight plastic bags.
Label \"Bean Mix\" and seal. Place 1/3 cup pasta into 6 airtight plastic bags.
Label \"Pasta\" and seal.
Place 1 bag herb mix, 1 bag bean mix and 1 bag pasta in a gift container; repeat procedure with remaining bags.
Yield:
6 (3-bag) gifts.